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House roll call 88 · 95th Congress · Mar 28, 1977

To pass H. RES. 420, a bill to establish a select committee on congressional operations which shall be composed of seven members of the house and shall replace

On Mar 28, 1977, the House voted 211–147 (HRE 420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–43, Republicans 19–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
211
No
147
Did not vote
46
Date
Mar 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 122 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 43 no · 40 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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