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House roll call 1071 · 94th Congress · Aug 4, 1976

To override the President's veto of S. 391, federal coal leasing amendments act of 1975.

On Aug 4, 1976, the House voted 316–85 (S 391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–16, Republicans 69–72. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
316
No
85
Did not vote
31
Date
Aug 4, 1976

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 72 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 16 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

S. 391: A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To override the President's veto of S. 391…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1071/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-s-391-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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