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House roll call 614 · 95th Congress · Oct 18, 1977

That the house recede and concur in the Senate amendment #47 to H.R. 7797. Senate amendment #47 authorizes the President to waive a ban on direct assistance to

On Oct 18, 1977, the House voted 188–219 (HR 7797). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 189–92, Republicans 8–135. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
188
No
219
Did not vote
17
Date
Oct 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 135 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 92 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

The bill

H.R. 7797: A bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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