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House roll call 499 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend the gramm amendment to H.R. 3000 by restoring authority to impose general allocation controls if the President so determined. (see RC 554) (motion fail

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 182–191 (HR 3000). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 169–67, Republicans 13–124. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
182
No
191
Did not vote
67
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 124 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 67 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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