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House roll call 538 · 95th Congress · Sep 23, 1977

To pass H.R. 6796.

On Sep 23, 1977, the House voted 317–47 (HR 6796). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–44, Republicans 113–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 47 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
317
No
47
Did not vote
73
Date
Sep 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 44 no · 42 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. 6796.: House Vote, Sep 23, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-538/to-pass-h-r-6796 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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