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House roll call 544 · 95th Congress · Sep 26, 1977

To amend H.R. 6530, a bill amending the district of columbia self-government and governmental reorganization act with respect to the borrowing authority of the

On Sep 26, 1977, the House voted 187–196 (HR 6530). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–179, Republicans 112–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 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
187
No
196
Did not vote
43
Date
Sep 26, 1977

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 179 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

The bill

H.R. 6530: A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act with respect to the borrowing authority of the District of Columbia.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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