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House roll call 525 · 95th Congress · Sep 19, 1977

To pass H.R. 8655 (see RC 565).

On Sep 19, 1977, the House voted 180–201 (HR 8655). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 171–92, Republicans 16–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
180
No
201
Did not vote
46
Date
Sep 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 116 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 92 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8655 (see RC 565).: House Vote, Sep 19, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-525/to-pass-h-r-8655-see-rc-565 (accessed 2026-10-17).