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House roll call 1056 · 95th Congress · Jun 5, 1978

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On Jun 5, 1978, the House voted 213–141 (HR 12250). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–70, Republicans 55–78. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
213
No
141
Did not vote
69
Date
Jun 5, 1978

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 78 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 70 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

The bill

H.R. 12250: A bill to designate the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to establish the Boundary Waters Canoe Area National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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