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House roll call 1156 · 94th Congress · Sep 13, 1976

To amend H.R. 13958, by prohibiting high ranking officers from accepting private employment with defense contractors for a period of 3 years after retirement.

On Sep 13, 1976, the House voted 209–136 (HR 13958). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 154–73, Republicans 56–63. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
209
No
136
Did not vote
95
Date
Sep 13, 1976

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 63 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats154 yes · 73 no · 67 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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