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House roll call 629 · 95th Congress · Oct 25, 1977

To order a second on the wirth motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7442, the bill amending the communications act of 1934 by regulating use of attachment

On Oct 25, 1977, the House voted 389–7 (HR 7442). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 259–1, Republicans 132–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
389
No
7
Did not vote
43
Date
Oct 25, 1977

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats259 yes · 1 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7442: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the regulation of utility pole attachments.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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