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House roll call 142 · 96th Congress · May 16, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 273, the rule providing for floor consideration of S. 869, a bill dealing with postemployment restrictions on federal government employees.

On May 16, 1979, the House voted 411–1 (HRES 273). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 259–1, Republicans 153–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

411

No

1

Did not vote

27

Date

May 16, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.