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House roll call 191 · 95th Congress · May 9, 1977

To recommit H. RES. 526 to the committee on house administration with instructions to reconsider the election contest against bob gammage of texas.

On May 9, 1977, the House voted 126–260 (HRE 526). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–257, Republicans 125–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
126
No
260
Did not vote
55
Date
May 9, 1977

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 257 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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