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House roll call 244 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To amend H.R. 10 by deleting language in the bill that classifies the extortion of political contributions from federal personnel as a criminal offense.

On May 18, 1977, the House voted 73–319 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–181, Republicans 0–138. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 73 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
73
No
319
Did not vote
49
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 138 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 181 no · 40 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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