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House roll call 161 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4962, a bill to extend the defense production act of 1950 until sept. 30, 1978.

On May 2, 1977, the House voted 385–8 (HR 4962). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 257–2, Republicans 129–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
385
No
8
Did not vote
47
Date
May 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats257 yes · 2 no · 35 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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