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House roll call 579 · 95th Congress · Oct 5, 1977

To amend H.R. 8410 by deleting the so called equal access provision, a provision that states that if an employer takes time during company hours to address his

On Oct 5, 1977, the House voted 168–247 (HR 8410). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–211, Republicans 103–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
168
No
247
Did not vote
25
Date
Oct 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans103 yes · 37 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 211 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 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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