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House roll call 839 · 96th Congress · Apr 17, 1980

To pass H.R. 6614, authorizing appropriations to carry out the national sea grant program for fiscal 1981 1983. (motion passed)

On Apr 17, 1980, the House voted 373–13 (HR 6614). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–5, Republicans 140–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
373
No
13
Did not vote
52
Date
Apr 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 5 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6614: A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the national sea grant program for fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983, and for other purposes.

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 pass H.R. 6614, authorizing…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-839/to-pass-h-r-6614-authorizing-appropriations-to-carry (accessed 2026-10-17).