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House roll call 478 · 95th Congress · Aug 5, 1977

To agree to the ad hoc committee amendment that deletes from H.R. 8444 the provision exempting new plants from the oil and gas users tax if such plants are als

On Aug 5, 1977, the House voted 221–198 (HR 8444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–70, Republicans 10–130. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
221
No
198
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 130 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 70 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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