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House roll call 729 · 95th Congress · Feb 1, 1978

To amend H.R. 1614 by deleting the section that requires the secretary of the interior to randomly select the areas that will be leased under the alternative bi

On Feb 1, 1978, the House voted 225–174 (HR 1614). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–64, Republicans 17–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
225
No
174
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 1, 1978

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 118 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 64 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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. 1614 by deleting the section…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-729/to-amend-h-r-1614-by-deleting-the-section (accessed 2026-10-17).