To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection… — House Roll Call 196
Passed in the House on June 3, 2026 · 374 Yea, 49 Nay, 7 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2860 Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act
In plain English: This bill extends funding for a program that protects and restores marine life and habitats in Washington's Northwest Straits region. It also continues the work of an advisory commission that helps local committees and provides public discussion on these efforts.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill revises and reauthorizes for seven years the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative and its Northwest Straits Advisory Commission. The initiative and the commission work to protect and restore marine waters, habitats, and species of the Northwest Straits region (i.e., the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and of Puget Sound from the Canadian border to the south end of Snohomish County in Washingt…
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 162 Yea, 49 Nay, 6 not voting/present.
Democrat: 211 Yea, 0 Nay, 1 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Brian Babin (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Aaron Bean (R-FL) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Sheri Biggs (R-SC) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Josh Brecheen (R-OK) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Tim Burchett (R-TN) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Eric Burlison (R-MO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Katherine Cammack (R-FL) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Ben Cline (R-VA) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.