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House roll call 214 · 95th Congress · May 16, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5493, a bill to extend until oct. 1, 1980 the appropriations for seal beach, great dismal swamp, and san francisco bay nation

On May 16, 1977, the House voted 384–4 (HR 5493). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 263–2, Republicans 122–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
384
No
4
Did not vote
52
Date
May 16, 1977

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats263 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5493: A bill to extend until October 1, 1980, the appropriation authorizations for the Seal Beach, Great Dismal Swamp, and San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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