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House roll call 127 · 96th Congress · May 10, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 262, the rule providing for the concurrent consideration of H. RES. 212 and H. RES. 266, resolutions on standby gasoline rationing. (motion

On May 10, 1979, the House voted 227–190 (HRES 262). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–44, Republicans 7–146. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
227
No
190
Did not vote
22
Date
May 10, 1979

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 146 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 44 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 agree to H. RES. 262, the rule providing…: House Vote, May 10, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-127/to-agree-to-h-res-262-the-rule-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).