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House roll call 672 · 95th Congress · Nov 2, 1977

To amend H.R. 9179, the overseas private investment corporation (opic) amendments act of 1977, so as to require prior congressional approval of any loans or gu

On Nov 2, 1977, the House voted 188–215 (HR 9179). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 72–204, Republicans 124–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
188
No
215
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 204 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

The bill

H.R. 9179: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to the activities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

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 amend H.R. 9179, the overseas private…: House Vote, Nov 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-672/to-amend-h-r-9179-the-overseas-private-investment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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