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House roll call 272 · 95th Congress · Jun 1, 1977

To pass H.R. 6970.

On Jun 1, 1977, the House voted 334–20 (HR 6970). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–16, Republicans 110–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
334
No
20
Did not vote
81
Date
Jun 1, 1977

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 4 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 16 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 6970.: House Vote, Jun 1, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-272/to-pass-h-r-6970 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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