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Senate roll call 853 · 95th Congress · Jul 14, 1978

To amend H.R. 11003, the bill authorizing new ceilings on the appointment and payment of the President's white house staff, by placing a $20 million ceiling on

On Jul 14, 1978, the Senate voted 16–56 (HR 11003). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–44, Republicans 14–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
16
No
56
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 14, 1978

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 44 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 11003, the bill authorizing…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-853/to-amend-h-r-11003-the-bill-authorizing-new (accessed 2026-10-17).