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House roll call 640 · 95th Congress · Oct 26, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 839, the rule to consider H.R. 9346, the bill proposing an increase in social security taxes and in social security benefits.

On Oct 26, 1977, the House voted 265–153 (HRE 839). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–51, Republicans 38–102. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
265
No
153
Did not vote
23
Date
Oct 26, 1977

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 102 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 51 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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