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House roll call 557 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 760, a resolution authorizing the select committee on assassinations or any subcommittee thereof to bring and defend lawsuits arising out of

On Sep 28, 1977, the House voted 290–112 (HRE 760). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–36, Republicans 59–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
290
No
112
Did not vote
38
Date
Sep 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 76 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 36 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

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 agree to H. RES. 760, a resolution…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-557/to-agree-to-h-res-760-a-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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