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House roll call 551 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7769, the bill permitting refugees from vietnam, laos, and cambodia to acquire the status of permanent resident aliens.

On Sep 27, 1977, the House voted 390–22 (HR 7769). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 262–12, Republicans 129–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
390
No
22
Did not vote
28
Date
Sep 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats262 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7769: A bill to authorize the creation of a record of admission for permanent residence in the cases of certain refugees from Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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