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House roll call 177 · 95th Congress · May 5, 1977

To amend the mitchell, MD. Amendment to H. CON. RES. 214, the first concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 1978, by increasing the defense budget autho

On May 5, 1977, the House voted 176–233 (HCR 214). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–213, Republicans 115–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
176
No
233
Did not vote
28
Date
May 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 213 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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