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House roll call 656 · 95th Congress · Oct 28, 1977

That the committee of the whole rise from consideration of H.R. 8200.

On Oct 28, 1977, the House voted 268–62 (HR 8200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–22, Republicans 80–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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
268
No
62
Did not vote
109
Date
Oct 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans80 yes · 40 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 22 no · 82 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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