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House roll call 701 · 95th Congress · Dec 7, 1977

To concur in Senate amendment #2 to H. J. RES. 622. Amendment #2 prohibits the use of the supplemental HEW funds for abortion except when the mother's life woul

On Dec 7, 1977, the House voted 181–167 (HJR 662). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 174–96, Republicans 36–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
181
No
167
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 7, 1977

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 100 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats174 yes · 96 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in Senate amendment #2 to H. J…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-701/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-2-to-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).