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House roll call 371 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To amend S. 1030 by striking provisions requiring a short fall of 20% for 30 days before the President may put a rationing plan into effect. (motion failed)

On Jul 31, 1979, the House voted 63–356 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–209, Republicans 5–150. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 63 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
63
No
356
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 150 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 209 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1030 by striking provisions…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-371/to-amend-s-1030-by-striking-provisions-requiring-a (accessed 2026-10-17).