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House roll call 602 · 95th Congress · Oct 13, 1977

To pass H.R. 8309, a bill authorizing appropriations for a new locks and dam on the mississippi river, and making other changes effecting the inland waterway s

On Oct 13, 1977, the House voted 331–70 (HR 8309). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–54, Republicans 113–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 72 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
331
No
70
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 13, 1977

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 18 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 54 no · 20 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 pass H.R. 8309, a bill authorizing…: House Vote, Oct 13, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-602/to-pass-h-r-8309-a-bill-authorizing-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).