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House roll call 587 · 95th Congress · Oct 6, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 798, the rule to consider H.R. 4297, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal 1978 for programs and services funded under the marine

On Oct 6, 1977, the House voted 388–2 (HRE 798). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 256–2, Republicans 133–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
388
No
2
Did not vote
50
Date
Oct 6, 1977

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats256 yes · 2 no · 36 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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