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House roll call 30 · 95th Congress · Mar 2, 1977

To amend H. RES. 287 by striking title 4, a title prohibiting outside earned income in excess of 15% of a member's annual salary.

On Mar 2, 1977, the House voted 78–344 (HRE 287). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–250, Republicans 47–95. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 78 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
78
No
344
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 95 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 250 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. RES. 287 by striking title 4, a…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-30/to-amend-h-res-287-by-striking-title-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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