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House roll call 479 · 95th Congress · Aug 5, 1977

To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute to the text of H.R. 8444. The anderson amendment, which embodies the text of H.R. 8555, was written by the

On Aug 5, 1977, the House voted 147–273 (HR 8444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–255, Republicans 121–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
147
No
273
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 255 no · 9 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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