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House roll call 388 · 95th Congress · Jul 14, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 658, a resolution amending the rules of the House Of Representatives so as to establish a permanent select committee on intelligence.

On Jul 14, 1977, the House voted 227–171 (HRE 658). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–44, Republicans 12–131. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
227
No
171
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 14, 1977

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 131 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 44 no · 27 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 agree to H. RES. 658, a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-388/to-agree-to-h-res-658-a-resolution-amending (accessed 2026-10-17).

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