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House roll call 1451 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1978

To amend H.R. 1 by exempting judges and designated officers and officials in the judicial branch of the government from the provisions of this bill.

On Sep 27, 1978, the House voted 75–316 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–222, Republicans 38–94. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 76 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
75
No
316
Did not vote
49
Date
Sep 27, 1978

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 94 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 222 no · 34 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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