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House roll call 29 · 95th Congress · Mar 2, 1977

To amend H. RES. 287 by striking title 3. Title 3 contains language prohibiting the maintenance of unofficial office accounts to defray congressional office ex

On Mar 2, 1977, the House voted 187–235 (HRE 287). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–221, Republicans 126–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
187
No
235
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats62 yes · 221 no · 11 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 amend H. RES. 287 by striking title 3…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-29/to-amend-h-res-287-by-striking-title-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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