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House roll call 468 · 95th Congress · Aug 3, 1977

To amend H.R. 8444 by exempting new onshore natural gas suppliers from the federal price controls effective on apr. 30, 1978. The exemption would also affect

On Aug 3, 1977, the House voted 199–227 (HR 8444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–211, Republicans 127–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
199
No
227
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 3, 1977

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 211 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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