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House roll call 178 · 95th Congress · May 5, 1977

To amend H. CON. RES. 213 by increasing the defense budget authority by $2 billion and the defense outlays by $1 billion.

On May 5, 1977, the House voted 184–223 (HCR 214). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–206, Republicans 119–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
184
No
223
Did not vote
34
Date
May 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 17 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 206 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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