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House roll call 349 · 96th Congress · Jul 25, 1979

To amend S. 1030 by requiring the President to submit his rationing plan to Congress for approval within 180 days of enactment. (motion failed)

On Jul 25, 1979, the House voted 185–234 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–231, Republicans 152–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
185
No
234
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 231 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1030: A bill to authorize the President to create an emergency program to conserve energy, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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