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Senate roll call 119 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1979

To amend S. 1030 by providing for congressional review of any energy policy proposed by the President.(motion failed) see note(s) 9

On Jun 5, 1979, the Senate voted 37–51 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–42, Republicans 28–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
37
No
51
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 42 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1030: A bill to authorize the President to create an emergency program to conserve energy, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1030 by providing for…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-119/to-amend-s-1030-by-providing-for-congressional-review (accessed 2026-10-17).