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House roll call 659 · 95th Congress · Oct 31, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 611, the resolution extending until apr. 30, 1978 the authority of the U.S. Federal reserve banks to purchase up to $5

On Oct 31, 1977, the House voted 388–14 (HJR 611). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 259–4, Republicans 132–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
388
No
14
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 31, 1977

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats259 yes · 4 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES…: House Vote, Oct 31, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-659/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).