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House roll call 617 · 95th Congress · Oct 19, 1977

To amend H.R. 1037 by insuring that oil transportation charges under the program developed in this act can be no more than 50% greater than comparable internati

On Oct 19, 1977, the House voted 253–167 (HR 1037). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 122–155, Republicans 131–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 134 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
253
No
167
Did not vote
21
Date
Oct 19, 1977

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 155 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 54 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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