A bill to establish a Department of Energy in the executive branch by the reorganization of energy functions within the Federal Government in order to secure effective management to assure a coordinated national energy policy.

S. 826 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Mar 1, 1977, sponsored by Abraham Ribicoff. 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: Mar 1, 1977
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 95091

Sponsor

Abraham Ribicoff (D-CT)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 1, 1977
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 4, 1977

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the kennedy amendment to S. 826, the bill creating a federal department of energy. The kennedy…Senate · May 18, 1977
To table the mcintyre amendment to S. 826 that would have established an office of small business affairs in…Senate · May 18, 1977
To table the schweiker amendment to S. 826. The schweiker amendment adds to the bill a section that requires…Senate · May 18, 1977
To pass S. 826.Senate · May 18, 1977
To recommit the conference report on S. 826 to the committee of conference.House · Aug 2, 1977
To agree to the conference report on S. 826.House · Aug 2, 1977
To agree to the conference report on S. 826, the bill establishing a department of energy in the federal…Senate · Aug 2, 1977

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