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House roll call 862 · 95th Congress · Apr 4, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 11003, the bill amending title III of the United States code so as to authorize new ceilings on the appointment

On Apr 4, 1978, the House voted 207–188 (HR 11003). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–67, Republicans 17–126. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
207
No
188
Did not vote
33
Date
Apr 4, 1978

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 126 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats198 yes · 67 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

H.R. 11003: A bill to clarify the authority for employment of personnel in the White House Office and the Executive Residence at the White House, to clarify the authority for employment of personnel by the President to meet unanticipated needs, and for other purposes.

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, Apr 4, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-862/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).