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House roll call 482 · 95th Congress · Aug 5, 1977

To pass H.R. 8444.

On Aug 5, 1977, the House voted 244–177 (HR 8444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–52, Republicans 14–127. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
244
No
177
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 127 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 52 no · 9 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 pass H.R. 8444.: House Vote, Aug 5, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-482/to-pass-h-r-8444 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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