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House roll call 554 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass S. 393, a bill authorizing the secretary of agriculture to study nine wilderness areas in the state of montana to determine if t

On Sep 27, 1977, the House voted 256–155 (S 393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–52, Republicans 35–103. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
256
No
155
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 103 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 52 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

The bill

S. 393: A bill to provide for the study of certain lands to determine their suitability for designation as wilderness in accordance with the Wilderness Act of 1964.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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