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House roll call 886 · 95th Congress · Apr 13, 1978

To amend H.R. 11003 by reducing from 100 to 75 the total number of level II, level III and GS-18 employees authorized by the bill.

On Apr 13, 1978, the House voted 180–215 (HR 11003). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–213, Republicans 137–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
180
No
215
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 213 no · 32 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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