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House roll call 612 · 95th Congress · Oct 18, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass S. 393, the bill instructing the secretary of agriculture to determine if nine national forest areas in the state of montana shou

On Oct 18, 1977, the House voted 315–103 (S 393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 267–11, Republicans 49–92. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
315
No
103
Did not vote
22
Date
Oct 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 92 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats267 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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