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House roll call 370 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To amend S. 1030 by requiring the President's report to Congress to include a description of how the rationing plan will meet the needs of the handicapped, the

On Jul 31, 1979, the House voted 234–189 (S 1030). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–38, Republicans 4–154. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
234
No
189
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 154 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 38 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1030 by requiring the…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-370/to-amend-s-1030-by-requiring-the-presidents-report (accessed 2026-10-17).