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House roll call 494 · 95th Congress · Sep 9, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 639, the rule to consider H.R. 6683, a bill establishing a federal program designed to reduce the hazards of earthquakes.

On Sep 9, 1977, the House voted 350–3 (HRE 639). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–2, Republicans 120–1. 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
350
No
3
Did not vote
84
Date
Sep 9, 1977

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 2 no · 58 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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