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House roll call 216 · 95th Congress · May 16, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4140, a bill to extend until oct. 1, 1980 certain provisions of the fisherman's protective act of 1967.

On May 16, 1977, the House voted 239–151 (HR 4140). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–75, Republicans 50–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
239
No
151
Did not vote
50
Date
May 16, 1977

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 76 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 75 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4140, a…: House Vote, May 16, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-216/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-4140 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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