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House roll call 162 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 489, a resolution providing funds for the investigations conducted by the house select committee on congressional operations.

On May 2, 1977, the House voted 261–131 (HRE 489). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–34, Republicans 39–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
261
No
131
Did not vote
47
Date
May 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 97 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 489, a resolution…: House Vote, May 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-162/to-agree-to-h-res-489-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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