1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 8 (95th Congress)

House roll call 8 · 95th Congress · Feb 2, 1977

To amend H. RES. 222 by delaying a complete investigation until the committee makes recommendations as to whether further investigation is needed.

On Feb 2, 1977, the House voted 165–237 (HRE 222). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–215, Republicans 113–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
165
No
237
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 215 no · 27 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. RES. 222 by delaying a complete…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-8/to-amend-h-res-222-by-delaying-a-complete (accessed 2026-10-17).