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House roll call 232 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1979

To amend H.R. 4388, an energy and water appropriations bill, by prohibiting the NRC from issuing an operating license to a nuclear plant in a state which has no

On Jun 18, 1979, the House voted 147–235 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 127–124, Republicans 28–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
147
No
235
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 119 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats127 yes · 124 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 more.

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 4388, an energy and water…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-232/to-amend-h-r-4388-an-energy-and-water (accessed 2026-10-17).

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