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House roll call 648 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To recommit H.R. 9346 to the committee on ways and means with instructions to report it back forthwith with amendments requiring social security coverage for f

On Oct 27, 1977, the House voted 57–363 (HR 9346). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–266, Republicans 45–97. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 58 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
57
No
363
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 97 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 266 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9346: A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to strengthen the financing of the social security system, to reduce the effect of wage and price fluctuation on the system's benefit structure, to provide coverage under the system for officers and employees of the United State, of the State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to increase the earnings li

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit H.R. 9346 to the committee on…: House Vote, Oct 27, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-648/to-recommit-h-r-9346-to-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).