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House roll call 690 · 95th Congress · Dec 6, 1977

To modify the mahon amendment to H. J. RES. 662. The mahon amendment adds language providing for continuing appropriations to the departments of labor, and of

On Dec 6, 1977, the House voted 170–200 (HJR 662). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 162–121, Republicans 34–105. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 155 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
170
No
200
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 6, 1977

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 105 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats162 yes · 121 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 75 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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