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House roll call 1173 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1980

To amend H.R. 85, providing a comprehensive system of liability and compensation for oil spill damage and removal costs, by making the U.S. Damages resulting FR

On Sep 19, 1980, the House voted 43–264 (HR 85). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–162, Republicans 8–106. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
43
No
264
Did not vote
129
Date
Sep 19, 1980

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 106 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 162 no · 83 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 amend H.R. 85, providing a comprehensive…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1173/to-amend-h-r-85-providing-a-comprehensive-system (accessed 2026-10-16).

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