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House roll call 263 · 95th Congress · May 25, 1977

To agree to an amendment, as modified by the emery substitute amendment, to H.R. 6161. The breaux amendment allows states to grant a 5% variance of pollution l

On May 25, 1977, the House voted 237–172 (HR 6161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 127–154, Republicans 116–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 151 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
237
No
172
Did not vote
20
Date
May 25, 1977

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 24 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats127 yes · 154 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 71 more.

The bill

H.R. 6161: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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