Randy P. posted:When using the shift registers to monitor inputs going to ground, such as pushbuttons and relay contact closures (typically with a pull-up resistor), I don't think current sink/source limitations are a factor - at least not as I have been using them.
It appears that they have a similar limitation on VSS, 150 ma maximum into the pin. Any pull-down is going to have to go through the VSS pin and would be subject to the 150ma limitation.