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House roll call 229 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H. RES. 322, a resolution to study the possibility of installing solar energy equipment in the house offices.

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 368–29 (HRE 322). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–16, Republicans 123–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
368
No
29
Did not vote
43
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 13 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 16 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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