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House roll call 630 · 95th Congress · Oct 25, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 8803. H.R. 8803 increases federal protection of the lands alongside the 2,000 mile long appalachian trail.

On Oct 25, 1977, the House voted 409–12 (HR 8803). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 275–4, Republicans 135–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
409
No
12
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 25, 1977

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats275 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8803: A bill to amend the National Trails System Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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