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House roll call 1162 · 95th Congress · Jul 10, 1978

To amend H.R. 12536, the national parks and recreation act of 1978, by striking language that adds a 75 mile stretch of the delaware river to the wild and sceni

On Jul 10, 1978, the House voted 110–275 (HR 12536). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–168, Republicans 25–111. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 112 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
110
No
275
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 111 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 168 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 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 amend H.R. 12536, the national parks and…: House Vote, Jul 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1162/to-amend-h-r-12536-the-national-parks-and (accessed 2026-10-17).