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House roll call 566 · 95th Congress · Sep 29, 1977

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 7010. The railsback amendment would make the legislation applicable only to victims of crime t

On Sep 29, 1977, the House voted 133–253 (HR 7010). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–229, Republicans 101–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
133
No
253
Did not vote
53
Date
Sep 29, 1977

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 25 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 229 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 agree to an amendment in the nature of a…: House Vote, Sep 29, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-566/to-agree-to-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).