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House roll call 485 · 95th Congress · Sep 8, 1977

To agree to an amendment to H. CON. RES. 341, the bill revising the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal 1978. The rousselot amendment, off

On Sep 8, 1977, the House voted 169–230 (HCR 341). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 55–216, Republicans 121–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
169
No
230
Did not vote
28
Date
Sep 8, 1977

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 216 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment to H. CON. RES…: House Vote, Sep 8, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-485/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-con-res (accessed 2026-10-17).