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House roll call 615 · 95th Congress · Oct 18, 1977

That the house recede and concur in Senate amendment #74 to H.R. 7797. Senate amendment #74 increases the appropriation for military aid to the philippines.

On Oct 18, 1977, the House voted 160–254 (HR 7797). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–234, Republicans 119–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
254
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 20 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 234 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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