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House roll call 573 · 96th Congress · Nov 9, 1979

To close to the public conference committee meetings on S. 674, energy authorization, at such times as classified national security information is under conside

On Nov 9, 1979, the House voted 325–0 (S 673). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–0, Republicans 122–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
325
No
0
Did not vote
110
Date
Nov 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 0 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 673: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Department of Energy for national security programs for fiscal year 1980 and fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To close to the public conference committee…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-573/to-close-to-the-public-conference-committee-meetings-on (accessed 2026-10-17).