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House roll call 471 · 95th Congress · Aug 4, 1977

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 8444.

On Aug 4, 1977, the House voted 378–3 (HR 8444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–1, Republicans 126–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
378
No
3
Did not vote
60
Date
Aug 4, 1977

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 1 no · 41 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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-471/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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