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House roll call 906 · 95th Congress · Apr 20, 1978

To amend H.R. 8494 by providing that this bill shall also apply to the white house office and to the departments and agencies of the executive branch of the fed

On Apr 20, 1978, the House voted 44–350 (HR 8494). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–251, Republicans 36–100. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 44 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
44
No
350
Did not vote
46
Date
Apr 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 100 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 251 no · 35 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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