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House roll call 717 · 95th Congress · Jan 26, 1978

To agree to a modified amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 1614, as reported by the ad hoc select committee on the outer continental shelf. The BR

On Jan 26, 1978, the House voted 187–211 (HR 1614). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 79–201, Republicans 118–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
187
No
211
Did not vote
24
Date
Jan 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 201 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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