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House roll call 547 · 95th Congress · Sep 26, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 6693, the bill extending for five years the authorization of appropriations contained in the child abuse preven

On Sep 26, 1977, the House voted 375–12 (HR 6693). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–5, Republicans 123–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
375
No
12
Did not vote
52
Date
Sep 26, 1977

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 5 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6693: A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to extend the authorization of appropriations contained in such Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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