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House roll call 250 · 95th Congress · May 23, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6502, a bill amending title 38 of the United States code by providing an allowance for automotive adaptive equipment for dis

On May 23, 1977, the House voted 386–11 (HR 6502). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–9, Republicans 137–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
386
No
11
Did not vote
39
Date
May 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 9 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6502: A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide an automobile assistance allowance and to provide automotive adaptive equipment to veterans of World War I.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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