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House roll call 1421 · 95th Congress · Sep 20, 1978

To amend H.R. 1 by striking the provision that prohibits any former government employee from making business contacts with his/her old agency for one full year

On Sep 20, 1978, the House voted 112–259. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–205, Republicans 67–60. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
112
No
259
Did not vote
59
Date
Sep 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 60 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 205 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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