Before revision: Partly due to Cleveland's efforts, between 1885 and 1897, the percentage of federal employees protected by the Pendleton Act would rise from twelve percent to approximately forty percent.Welch, 59–61 The act now covers about 90%DIF < of federal employees.
After revision: Partly due to Cleveland's efforts, between 1885 and 1897, the percentage of federal employees protected by the Pendleton Act would rise from twelve percent to approximately forty percent.Welch, 59–61 Under subsequent legislation, about 90%DIF < of federal employees.