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House roll call 266 · 95th Congress · May 26, 1977

To pass an amendment offered as a substitute to the modified dingell amendment to H.R. 6161. The preyer amendment would delay the effective date of the auto em

On May 26, 1977, the House voted 189–202 (HR 6161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 160–107, Republicans 30–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
189
No
202
Did not vote
47
Date
May 26, 1977

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 97 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 107 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 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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