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House roll call 634 · 95th Congress · Oct 25, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 7278, the bill authorizing the secretary of commerce to acquire new vessels to replace some of the obsolete one

On Oct 25, 1977, the House voted 412–3 (HR 7278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 273–3, Republicans 140–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
412
No
3
Did not vote
25
Date
Oct 25, 1977

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats273 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7278: A bill to amend section 510 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Oct 25, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-634/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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