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House roll call 401 · 95th Congress · Jul 18, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 4319, the bill to provide that in certain instances, federal employees that retire after only five years of ser

On Jul 18, 1977, the House voted 373–37 (HR 4319). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–21, Republicans 123–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
373
No
37
Did not vote
28
Date
Jul 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 21 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4319: A bill to amend subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that employees who retire after 5 years of service, in certain instances, may be eligible to retain their life and health insurance benefits.

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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-401/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).