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House roll call 558 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 781, the rule to consider H.R. 9290, the bill providing for an increase in the temporary limit on the public debt.

On Sep 28, 1977, the House voted 312–96 (HRE 781). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–26, Republicans 68–70. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
312
No
96
Did not vote
32
Date
Sep 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 70 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 26 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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