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House roll call 557 · 96th Congress · Nov 1, 1979

To amend the committee substitute to H.R. 4985, priority energy projects, by among other things, eliminating all authority to waive substantive law. (motion fai

On Nov 1, 1979, the House voted 153–250 (HR 4985). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 127–131, Republicans 28–122. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 155 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
153
No
250
Did not vote
32
Date
Nov 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 122 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats127 yes · 131 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 75 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the committee substitute to H.R…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-557/to-amend-the-committee-substitute-to-h-r-4985 (accessed 2026-10-17).