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House roll call 130 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3577,a bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal 1980 and 1981 for the national advisory committee on oceans and atmosphere.

On May 14, 1979, the House voted 340–36 (HR 3577). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–17, Republicans 121–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
340
No
36
Did not vote
63
Date
May 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 19 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 17 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3577: A bill to amend the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3577,a…: House Vote, May 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-130/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-3577 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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