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House roll call 599 · 95th Congress · Oct 13, 1977

To amend H.R. 3816, the federal trade commission amendments of 1977, by striking the section that authorizes class or individual action consumer suits on ruling

On Oct 13, 1977, the House voted 281–125 (HR 3816). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–127, Republicans 137–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 133 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
281
No
125
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 13, 1977

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats152 yes · 127 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 53 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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