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House roll call 227 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 6197, a bill to extend through fiscal 1978 the authorization of appropriations made under the disaster relief ac

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 393–5 (HR 6197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–3, Republicans 134–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
393
No
5
Did not vote
42
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6197: A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for authorization of appropriations thereunder through fiscal year 1978.

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, as amended…: House Vote, May 17, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-227/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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