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House roll call 369 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To amend the wright amendment to S. 1030 by providing for a one-house veto on approval of the plan,and eliminating the one-house veto on implementation. (see RC

On Jul 31, 1979, the House voted 192–232 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–230, Republicans 154–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
192
No
232
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 230 no · 9 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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