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House roll call 888 · 95th Congress · Apr 13, 1978

To amend H.R. 11003 by prohibiting use of the authorized funds for the payment of white house lobbyists who are working to promote certain constitutional change

On Apr 13, 1978, the House voted 85–320 (HR 11003). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–246, Republicans 67–75. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
85
No
320
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 75 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 246 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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