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House roll call 524 · 95th Congress · Sep 19, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 764, the rule to consider H.R. 8655, the bill providing for an increase of $75 billion in the temporary limit on the public debt.

On Sep 19, 1977, the House voted 284–96 (HRE 764). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–25, Republicans 57–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
284
No
96
Did not vote
58
Date
Sep 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 71 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 25 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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