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House roll call 696 · 95th Congress · Dec 7, 1977

That the house concur in the Senate amendments to H. J. RES. 622, including an amendment on abortion. The Senate amendment in question prohibits the use of the

On Dec 7, 1977, the House voted 171–178 (HJR 622). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 169–106, Republicans 33–104. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 139 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
171
No
178
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 7, 1977

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 104 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 106 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 59 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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Capitol Receipts, “That the house concur in the Senate…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-696/that-the-house-concur-in-the-senate-amendments-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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