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House roll call 176 · 95th Congress · May 4, 1977

To pass H.R. 6689.

On May 4, 1977, the House voted 285–111 (HR 6689). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–43, Republicans 67–68. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
285
No
111
Did not vote
44
Date
May 4, 1977

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 68 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 43 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

The bill

H.R. 6689: A bill to authorize fiscal year 1978 appropriations for the Department of State, the U.S. Information Agency, and the Board for International Broadcasting, to make certain changes in the Foreign Service personnel system.

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 H.R. 6689.: House Vote, May 4, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-176/to-pass-h-r-6689 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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