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House roll call 278 · 95th Congress · Jun 2, 1977

To amend H.R. 6804 by giving to the Congress the right to veto the rules and regulations promulgated by the department of energy.

On Jun 2, 1977, the House voted 200–125 (HR 6804). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–115, Republicans 100–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
200
No
125
Did not vote
111
Date
Jun 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 11 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats104 yes · 115 no · 75 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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