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House roll call 208 · 95th Congress · May 12, 1977

To pass H.R. 6714.

On May 12, 1977, the House voted 252–158 (HR 6714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–86, Republicans 62–79. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 148 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
252
No
158
Did not vote
17
Date
May 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 79 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 86 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 68 more.

The bill

H.R. 6714: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize development assistance programs for fiscal year 1978, to amend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to make certain changes in the authorities of that 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 6714.: House Vote, May 12, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-208/to-pass-h-r-6714 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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