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House roll call 535 · 95th Congress · Sep 21, 1977

To amend H.R. 6796 by authorizing $28 million for the purchase of four megawatts of solar energy cells and $10 million for the technological development of phot

On Sep 21, 1977, the House voted 227–179 (HR 6796). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–100, Republicans 57–79. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 157 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
227
No
179
Did not vote
35
Date
Sep 21, 1977

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 79 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats170 yes · 100 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 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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