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House roll call 1238 · 94th Congress · Sep 28, 1976

To consider the conference report on S. 521, to increase the supply of energy in the United States from the outer continental shelf.

On Sep 28, 1976, the House voted 236–150 (S 521). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–52, Republicans 30–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
236
No
150
Did not vote
55
Date
Sep 28, 1976

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 98 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 52 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consider the conference report on S. 521…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1238/to-consider-the-conference-report-on-s-521-to (accessed 2026-10-17).