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House roll call 756 · 95th Congress · Feb 14, 1978

To pass H.R. 5503, the bill providing for a more uniform military system of appointment, promotion, separation and retirement of officers.

On Feb 14, 1978, the House voted 351–7 (HR 5503). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–6, Republicans 121–1. 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
351
No
7
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 14, 1978

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 6 no · 53 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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