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House roll call 887 · 95th Congress · Apr 13, 1978

To amend H.R. 11003 by limiting these authorizations to four years and providing that the next President or the incumbent President shall submit a new authoriza

On Apr 13, 1978, the House voted 171–232 (HR 11003). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–207, Republicans 117–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
171
No
232
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 207 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

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 amend H.R. 11003 by limiting these…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-887/to-amend-h-r-11003-by-limiting-these-authorizations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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