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House roll call 989 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1186, the rule to consider H.R. 39, the bill designating certain alaskan lands as units of the national wilderness preservation system, and

On May 17, 1978, the House voted 354–42 (HRE 1186). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 256–12, Republicans 105–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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
354
No
42
Did not vote
38
Date
May 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 30 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats256 yes · 12 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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