A bill to authorize the President of the United States to order emergency deliveries and transportation of natural gas to deal with existing imminent shortages by providing assistance in meeting requirements for high priority uses, to provide authority fo

S. 474 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 1977, sponsored by Robert Byrd. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 26, 1977
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 95002

Sponsor

Robert Byrd (D-WV)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 26, 1977
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawFeb 2, 1977

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 474, authorizing the President to declare a temporary gas emergency, by granting the President…Senate · Jan 31, 1977
To amend S. 474 by setting a ceiling on emergency gas prices not to exceed the federal power commission's…Senate · Jan 31, 1977
To amend S. 474 by directing the President to conduct a comprehensive study of all phases of the natural gas…Senate · Jan 31, 1977
To table the brooke amendment #15 to S. 474. The brooke amendment would prohibit the termination of gas…Senate · Jan 31, 1977
To pass S. 474.Senate · Jan 31, 1977
To suspend the rules and pass S. 474, authorizing the President to declare a temporary gas emergency and to…House · Feb 1, 1977
To agree to the conference report on S. 474, a bill authorizing the President to declare a temporary gas…House · Feb 2, 1977

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