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House roll call 616 · 95th Congress · Oct 19, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 774, the rule to consider H.R. 1037, the energy transportation security act of 1977.

On Oct 19, 1977, the House voted 249–167 (HRE 774). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–52, Republicans 25–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
249
No
167
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 118 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 52 no · 15 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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