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House roll call 654 · 95th Congress · Oct 28, 1977

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 8200.

On Oct 28, 1977, the House voted 329–2 (HR 8200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–2, Republicans 120–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
329
No
2
Did not vote
108
Date
Oct 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 2 no · 81 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8200: A bill to establish a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcies.

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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Oct 28, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-654/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).