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House roll call 156 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 6550. H.R. 6550 authorizes appropriations to certain territories of the United States, including the trust terr

On May 2, 1977, the House voted 379–3 (HR 6550). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–2, Republicans 131–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
379
No
3
Did not vote
57
Date
May 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 2 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6550: A bill to authorize certain appropriations for the territories of the United States, to amend certain acts relating thereto.

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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, May 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-156/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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