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House roll call 277 · 95th Congress · Jun 2, 1977

To amend H.R. 6804 by striking certain powers of the secretary of energy with regard to the negotiation, execution, and management of federal leases, and trans

On Jun 2, 1977, the House voted 170–180 (HR 6804). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–126, Republicans 62–56. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 168 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
170
No
180
Did not vote
85
Date
Jun 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 56 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 126 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 88 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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