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House roll call 122 · 95th Congress · Apr 20, 1977

To pass, as amended, H.R. 5840, export administration amendments of 1977. This bill revises U.S. Controls on the exportation of certain sensitive materials, a

On Apr 20, 1977, the House voted 364–43 (HR 5840). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–16, Republicans 111–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
364
No
43
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 20, 1977

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 16 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5840: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 in order to extend the authorities of that Act and improve the administration of export controls under that Act, and to strengthen the antiboycott provisions of that Act.

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 pass, as amended, H.R. 5840, export…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-122/to-pass-as-amended-h-r-5840-export-administration (accessed 2026-10-17).

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