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House roll call 260 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To amend H.R. 3930, the defense production act, by striking language authorizing the President to require suppliers to provide the government with synthetic fue

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 94–291 (HR 3930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–204, Republicans 60–89. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 96 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
94
No
291
Did not vote
51
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 89 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 204 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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