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House roll call 491 · 95th Congress · Sep 9, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 657, the rule to consider H.R. 6796, the bill authorizing appropriations to the energy research and development administration for fiscal y

On Sep 9, 1977, the House voted 338–14 (HRE 657). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–2, Republicans 112–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
338
No
14
Did not vote
84
Date
Sep 9, 1977

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 12 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 2 no · 61 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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