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House roll call 159 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5025, a bill to amend title 38 of the United States code so that the construction of any veterans administration medical fac

On May 2, 1977, the House voted 373–19 (HR 5025). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–13, Republicans 129–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
373
No
19
Did not vote
48
Date
May 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 13 no · 36 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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