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Senate roll call 7 · 96th Congress · Feb 22, 1979

To discharge the committee on energy and natural resources from further consideration of S. RES. 54, a resolution disapproving the President's energy action, re

On Feb 22, 1979, the Senate voted 34–53 (SRES 54). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–19, Republicans 1–33, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
34
No
53
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 22, 1979

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 discharge the committee on energy and…: Senate Vote, Feb 22, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-7/to-discharge-the-committee-on-energy-and-natural-resources (accessed 2026-10-17).