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House roll call 554 · 96th Congress · Oct 31, 1979

To agree to amend the committee substitute to H.R. 4985, priority energy projects, by establishing the energy mobilization board within the department of energy

On Oct 31, 1979, the House voted 56–357 (HR 4985). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–241, Republicans 36–116. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 56 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
56
No
357
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 116 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 241 no · 19 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 agree to amend the committee substitute…: House Vote, Oct 31, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-554/to-agree-to-amend-the-committee-substitute-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).