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House roll call 78 · 95th Congress · Mar 23, 1977

To amend the sarasin amendment offered as a substitute for the quie amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4250. The ashbrook amendment limits the au

On Mar 23, 1977, the House voted 212–209 (HR 4250). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–207, Republicans 137–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
212
No
209
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 207 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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