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House roll call 559 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1977

To pass H.R. 9290, the bill providing for an increase in the temporary debt limit.

On Sep 28, 1977, the House voted 213–202 (HR 9290). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–83, Republicans 20–126. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
213
No
202
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 28, 1977

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 126 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 83 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

The bill

H.R. 9290: A bill to increase the temporary debt limit.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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