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House roll call 1009 · 94th Congress · Jul 21, 1976

To amend H.R. 6218, outer continental shelf lands act amendments of 1976, by making it optional to mark for navigation, oil drilling rigs in the outer continen

On Jul 21, 1976, the House voted 147–242 (HR 6218). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–231, Republicans 124–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
147
No
242
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 21, 1976

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 15 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 231 no · 36 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6218, outer continental shelf…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1009/to-amend-h-r-6218-outer-continental-shelf-lands (accessed 2026-10-17).