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House roll call 220 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5742, the bill to extend for three fiscal years the authorization of appropriations for activities occurring under the contro

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 393–1 (HR 5742). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–1, Republicans 134–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
393
No
1
Did not vote
46
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5742: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to extend for 3 fiscal years the authorization of appropriations under that Act for the expenses of the Department of Justice in carrying out 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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