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House roll call 653 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To agree to H. RES. 826, the rule to consider H.R. 8200, the bill seeking to establish a uniform federal law on bankruptcy.

On Oct 27, 1977, the House voted 358–11 (HRE 826). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–5, Republicans 116–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
358
No
11
Did not vote
67
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 5 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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