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House roll call 397 · 95th Congress · Jul 18, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 7012, the agricultural census amendments act of 1977.

On Jul 18, 1977, the House voted 401–9 (HR 7012). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 264–8, Republicans 139–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
401
No
9
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats264 yes · 8 no · 22 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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-397/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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