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House roll call 287 · 95th Congress · Jun 6, 1977

To amend H.R. 6990, a bill authorizing construction work at certain military installations by exempting certain defense department contracts from the wage provi

On Jun 6, 1977, the House voted 76–298 (HR 6990). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–242, Republicans 66–66. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
76
No
298
Did not vote
50
Date
Jun 6, 1977

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 66 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 242 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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