1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 261 (96th Congress)

House roll call 261 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To amend H.R. 3930, the defense production act, by striking language authorizing the President to require suppliers to provide the government with synthetic fue

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 127–263 (HR 3930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 120–132, Republicans 15–137. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 135 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
127
No
263
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 137 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats120 yes · 132 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3930, the defense production…: House Vote, Jun 26, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-261/to-amend-h-r-3930-the-defense-production-act (accessed 2026-10-17).