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House roll call 500 · 95th Congress · Sep 12, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8698, the bill denying automatic entitlement to veterans' benefits to those men with upgraded discharges pursuant to the 1977

On Sep 12, 1977, the House voted 321–75 (HR 8698). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–75, Republicans 133–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 78 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
321
No
75
Did not vote
35
Date
Sep 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 75 no · 24 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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