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House roll call 453 · 95th Congress · Jul 29, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 727, the rule to consider H.R. 8444, a bill establishing a national comprehensive energy program.

On Jul 29, 1977, the House voted 238–148 (HRE 727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–36, Republicans 16–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
238
No
148
Did not vote
36
Date
Jul 29, 1977

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 121 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 36 no · 26 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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