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House roll call 625 · 95th Congress · Oct 20, 1977

To limit debate on the chappell amendment (see RC 681) to H.R. 9375.

On Oct 20, 1977, the House voted 212–187 (HR 9375). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 122–141, Republicans 90–47. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 169 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
212
No
187
Did not vote
41
Date
Oct 20, 1977

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 47 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 141 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 89 more.

The bill

H.R. 9375: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

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 limit debate on the chappell amendment…: House Vote, Oct 20, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-625/to-limit-debate-on-the-chappell-amendment-see-rc (accessed 2026-10-16).

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