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House roll call 224 · 96th Congress · Jun 15, 1979

To table H. RES. 291, a resolution of inquiry directing the President to provide members of the house with information on the energy situation. (motion failed)

On Jun 15, 1979, the House voted 4–338 (HRES 291). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–214, Republicans 0–130. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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
4
No
338
Did not vote
92
Date
Jun 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 130 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 214 no · 62 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table H. RES. 291, a resolution of…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-224/to-table-h-res-291-a-resolution-of-inquiry (accessed 2026-10-17).

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