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House roll call 545 · 95th Congress · Sep 26, 1977

To pass H.R. 6530, the bill amending the district of columbia self-government and governmental reorganization act with respect to the borrowing authority of TH

On Sep 26, 1977, the House voted 266–119 (HR 6530). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–42, Republicans 53–78. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
266
No
119
Did not vote
52
Date
Sep 26, 1977

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 78 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 42 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

The bill

H.R. 6530: A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act with respect to the borrowing authority of the District of Columbia.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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