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House roll call 187 · 95th Congress · May 9, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6692, a bill to extend funding for certain programs under the education of the handicapped act.

On May 9, 1977, the House voted 376–2 (HR 6692). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–1, Republicans 126–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
376
No
2
Did not vote
61
Date
May 9, 1977

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 1 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6692: A bill to extend certain programs under the Education of the Handicapped Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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