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House roll call 247 · 95th Congress · May 23, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1443 in lieu of H.R. 6258. The effect of S. 1443 is to extend until sept. 30, 1977 the authorizations for the privacy protecti

On May 23, 1977, the House voted 387–3 (S 1443). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–2, Republicans 137–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
387
No
3
Did not vote
46
Date
May 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 2 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1443: An original bill to amend the Privacy Act of 1974 to extend the Life of the Privacy Protection Study Commission to September 30, 1977.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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