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1980 Scorecard Vote
54
31
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Issues
H.R. 1197. Because his bill failed to get through the House in 1979, Byrd brought up the same identical measure in 1980 as an amendment to an unrelated vessel tonnage bill. Once again the Administration joined conservationists in opposing this attack on the federal strip mine regulations. August 22, 1980. Passed 54-31. NO is the correct vote.
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