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House roll call 1172 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1980

To resolve into the committee of the whole for future consideration of H.R. 85, providing a comprehensive system of liability and compensation for oil spill dam

On Sep 19, 1980, the House voted 302–5 (HR 85). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 192–3, Republicans 111–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
302
No
5
Did not vote
131
Date
Sep 19, 1980

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 3 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats192 yes · 3 no · 85 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1172/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).