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House roll call 596 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1977

To concur in Senate amendment #82 (see RC 594) as modified by an amendment that allows use of the appropriated funds for abortions where the mother's life would

On Oct 12, 1977, the House voted 263–142 (HR 7555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 157–118, Republicans 108–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 144 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
263
No
142
Did not vote
32
Date
Oct 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 26 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats157 yes · 118 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 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 concur in Senate amendment #82 (see RC…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-596/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-82-see-rc-594 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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