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House roll call 495 · 96th Congress · Oct 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 3000, doe civilian programs authorizations, by continuing price controls on domestic crude oil. (motion failed)

On Oct 11, 1979, the House voted 135–257 (HR 3000). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 132–123, Republicans 8–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 131 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
135
No
257
Did not vote
38
Date
Oct 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 139 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats132 yes · 123 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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