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House roll call 458 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1977

To recommit the conference report on S. 826 to the committee of conference.

On Aug 2, 1977, the House voted 157–257 (S 826). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–214, Republicans 95–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
157
No
257
Did not vote
25
Date
Aug 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 44 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 214 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

The bill

S. 826: 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.

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 recommit the conference report on S. 826…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-458/to-recommit-the-conference-report-on-s-826-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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