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House roll call 258 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To amend H.R. 3930, the defense production act, by striking language stating that the termination or reduction of availability of petroleum would adversely affe

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 69–351 (HR 3930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–244, Republicans 45–108. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 70 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
69
No
351
Did not vote
18
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 108 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 244 no · 11 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 amend H.R. 3930, the defense production…: House Vote, Jun 26, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-258/to-amend-h-r-3930-the-defense-production-act (accessed 2026-10-17).