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House roll call 378 · 96th Congress · Aug 1, 1979

To amend S. 1030 by prohibiting any federal conservation plan from including measures that would regulate the operations of any energy production, exploration,

On Aug 1, 1979, the House voted 203–209 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–208, Republicans 151–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
203
No
209
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 208 no · 14 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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