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House roll call 81 · 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 edwards amendment would require

On Mar 23, 1977, the House voted 115–304 (HR 4250). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–258, Republicans 94–47. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
115
No
304
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans94 yes · 47 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 258 no · 15 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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