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House roll call 504 · 95th Congress · Sep 12, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 6803, the comprehensive oil pollution liability and compensation act.

On Sep 12, 1977, the House voted 332–59 (HR 6803). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–43, Republicans 117–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
332
No
59
Did not vote
48
Date
Sep 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 16 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 43 no · 34 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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