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House roll call 583 · 94th Congress · Dec 15, 1975

To order the previous question on the staggers motion to agree to conference report on S.622, the energy policy and conservation bill, except for the provisions

On Dec 15, 1975, the House voted 215–179 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–66, Republicans 18–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
215
No
179
Did not vote
28
Date
Dec 15, 1975

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 122 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 66 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

S. 622: A bill to provide standby authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States are met to reduce reliance on oil imported from insecure sources at high prices and to implement U.S. obligations under international agreements to deal wit

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question on the…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-583/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-staggers-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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