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House roll call 655 · 95th Congress · Oct 28, 1977

To amend H.R. 8200 so as to increase the jurisdiction of bankruptcy courts, provide for twelve-year appointments of bankruptcy judges by the U.S. Courts of appe

On Oct 28, 1977, the House voted 183–158 (HR 8200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–130, Republicans 86–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 157 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
183
No
158
Did not vote
68
Date
Oct 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 45 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 130 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 more.

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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