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House roll call 496 · 95th Congress · Sep 9, 1977

To pass H.R. 6683, the earthquake hazards reduction act of 1977.

On Sep 9, 1977, the House voted 229–125 (HR 6683). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–56, Republicans 50–70. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
229
No
125
Did not vote
84
Date
Sep 9, 1977

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 70 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 56 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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