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House roll call 242 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To amend H.R. 10 by permitting that federal employees may participate in political activity and voting at state and local levels, but not at federal levels.

On May 18, 1977, the House voted 143–266 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–226, Republicans 98–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
143
No
266
Did not vote
32
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans98 yes · 40 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 226 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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