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House roll call 597 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1977

To pass H.R. 8390, the bill authorizing supplemental appropriations for the department of defense for fiscal year 1978.

On Oct 12, 1977, the House voted 347–37 (HR 8390). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–35, Republicans 124–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
347
No
37
Did not vote
56
Date
Oct 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 35 no · 35 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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