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House roll call 879 · 96th Congress · May 13, 1980

To pass H.R. 6616, appropriation authorization to carry out the provisions of the marine protection, research, and sanctuaries act for fiscal 1981. (motion pass

On May 13, 1980, the House voted 372–24 (HR 6616). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–19, Republicans 143–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
372
No
24
Did not vote
35
Date
May 13, 1980

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 19 no · 25 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 pass H.R. 6616, appropriation…: House Vote, May 13, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-879/to-pass-h-r-6616-appropriation-authorization-to-carry (accessed 2026-10-17).