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House roll call 230 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1279, the Senate bill to temporarily provide the secretary of commerce with the authority to facilitate emergency actions nec

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 395–2 (S 1279). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–1, Republicans 135–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
395
No
2
Did not vote
43
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 1 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1279: A bill to provide temporary authorities to the Secretary of Commerce to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of the 1976-77 drought and promote water conservation.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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