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House roll call 7 · 95th Congress · Feb 2, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 230, the rule to consider H. RES. 222, a bill to reconstitute the committee on assassinations to inquire into the deaths of john f. Kennedy

On Feb 2, 1977, the House voted 265–145 (HRE 230). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–61, Republicans 52–84. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 113 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
265
No
145
Did not vote
31
Date
Feb 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 84 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 61 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 33 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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