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House roll call 538 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To amend the green amendment to H. J. RES. 430, low income energy assistance, that directs the states, in establishing priorities for awarding funds, to provide

On Oct 25, 1979, the House voted 381–17 (HRES 464). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–4, Republicans 137–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
381
No
17
Did not vote
39
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 4 no · 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the green amendment to H. J. RES…: House Vote, Oct 25, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-538/to-amend-the-green-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).