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House roll call 239 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To amend H.R. 10 by upholding the right of a federal employee to refrain from political activity.

On May 18, 1977, the House voted 259–144 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–139, Republicans 129–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 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
259
No
144
Did not vote
38
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 139 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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