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House roll call 716 · 95th Congress · Jan 25, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 964, the rule to consider H.R. 1614, the bill amending the outer continental shelf lands act of 1953 with respect to alternative bidding sys

On Jan 25, 1978, the House voted 247–158 (HRE 964). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–44, Republicans 23–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
247
No
158
Did not vote
29
Date
Jan 25, 1978

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 44 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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