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House roll call 481 · 95th Congress · Aug 5, 1977

To recommit H.R. 8444 to the ad hoc committee on energy with instructions to strike the section that establishes a crude oil equalization tax.

On Aug 5, 1977, the House voted 203–219 (HR 8444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–219, Republicans 139–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
203
No
219
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats67 yes · 219 no · 8 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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