H.R.6251: To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes.

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June 26, 2008 Roll call number 469 in the House
Question On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
Ayes: 223 (Democrat: 211; Republican: 11)**
Nays: 195 (Democrat: 19; Republican: 176)
Abstained: 16 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 12)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
Result: Failed

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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