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House roll call 225 · 96th Congress · Jun 15, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 291, a resolution of inquiry directing the President to provide the house with information of the energy situation. (motion passed)

On Jun 15, 1979, the House voted 340–4 (HRES 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–3, Republicans 131–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
340
No
4
Did not vote
91
Date
Jun 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 3 no · 63 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 agree to H. RES. 291, a resolution of…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-225/to-agree-to-h-res-291-a-resolution-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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