NEW : Bill passes by 236-189 vote . Democrats ' plan would expand offshore drilling , but Republicans not satisfied . House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , a California Democrat , told reporters Tuesday : `` The American taxpayers have been ripped off for years on offshore drilling . Some Republicans fought proposal , saying too many areas still would be banned . Republican representative : `` This is not 'yes ' to drilling . It's a no - brainer for me and my constituents.
NEW : Bill passes by 236-189 vote . Democrats ' plan would expand offshore drilling , but Republicans not satisfied . Some Republicans fought proposal , saying too many areas still would be banned . Republican representative : `` This is not 'yes ' to drilling . It's a no - brainer for me and my constituents.