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House roll call 837 · 96th Congress · Apr 16, 1980

To pass S. 2009,designation of certain public lands in central idaho as the river of no return wilderness and a segment of the salmon river as a component of TH

On Apr 16, 1980, the House voted 301–93 (S 2009). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–26, Republicans 79–70. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 96 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
301
No
93
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 16, 1980

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 70 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 26 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

S. 2009: An original bill to designate certain public lands in central Idaho as the River of No Return Wilderness, to designate a segment of the Salmon River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, 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 S. 2009,designation of certain…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-837/to-pass-s-2009-designation-of-certain-public-lands (accessed 2026-10-17).

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