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House roll call 240 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To amend H.R. 10 by prohibiting that any federally appointed or elected official be permitted to make political job referrals with regard to merit system appoi

On May 18, 1977, the House voted 153–248 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 71–194, Republicans 82–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
153
No
248
Did not vote
40
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans82 yes · 54 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 194 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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