NEW : Bill passes by 197 - 189 vote . Democrats ' plan to ban offshore drilling , but was not satisfied . Many Republicans opposed the bill because it would allow new oil drilling only between 50 and 100 miles offshore . Some Republicans pushed back , saying too many areas still would be banned . Republican Party : ` ` This is not ' yes ' to drilling . This is ' yes , but ' ` `
NEW : Bill passes by 197 - 189 vote . Democrats ' plan to ban offshore drilling , but was not satisfied . Some Republicans pushed back , saying too many areas still would be banned . Republican Party : ` ` This is not ' yes ' to drilling . This is ' yes , but ' ` `