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proceduralMay 8, 2025 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Failed

On Motion to Recommit — H R 276 — Gulf of America Act

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

Gulf of America Act

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs federal agencies to update their documents.
  • House passed it on May 8, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Gulf of America Act of 2025 This bill renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and directs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea203

Democrat: 202 · Republican: 1

Nay213

Independent: 1 · Republican: 212

Present0

Not Voting16

Democrat: 11 · Republican: 5

How each member voted (432)

Yea (203)

Nay (213)

Not Voting (16)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.