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House roll call 861 · 95th Congress · Apr 4, 1978

To demand a second on the schroeder motion to suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 11003 (see RC 190).

On Apr 4, 1978, the House voted 239–147 (HR 11003). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–25, Republicans 13–123. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 38 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
239
No
147
Did not vote
54
Date
Apr 4, 1978

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 123 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 25 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11003: A bill to clarify the authority for employment of personnel in the White House Office and the Executive Residence at the White House, to clarify the authority for employment of personnel by the President to meet unanticipated needs, and for other purposes.

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 demand a second on the schroeder motion…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-861/to-demand-a-second-on-the-schroeder-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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