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House roll call 493 · 95th Congress · Sep 9, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 738, the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5383, the bill amending the age discrimination in employment act of 1967 by raising the retireme

On Sep 9, 1977, the House voted 362–0 (HRE 738). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–0, Republicans 127–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
362
No
0
Did not vote
73
Date
Sep 9, 1977

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 0 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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