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House roll call 710 · 95th Congress · Jan 23, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8771, a bill authorizing the civil service commission to comply with the settlement terms of a divorce, annulment or legal se

On Jan 23, 1978, the House voted 369–7 (HR 8771). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–4, Republicans 125–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
369
No
7
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 23, 1978

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 4 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8771: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the Civil Service Commission to comply with the terms of a court decree, order, or property settlement in connection with the terms of a court decree, order, or property settlement in connection with the divorce, annulment or legal separation of a Federal employee who is under the Civil Service Retirement System.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8771, a…: House Vote, Jan 23, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-710/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-8771 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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