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House roll call 594 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 819, the rule to consider H. RES. 766, a resolution proposing extensive reform of the administrative organization and the legislative manag

On Oct 12, 1977, the House voted 160–252 (HRE 819). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 163–116, Republicans 2–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 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
160
No
252
Did not vote
21
Date
Oct 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 139 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats163 yes · 116 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 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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