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House roll call 281 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1979

To recommit H.R. 3919 with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment that would have provided for a plowback energy investment credit. (m

On Jun 28, 1979, the House voted 186–229 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–217, Republicans 143–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
186
No
229
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 217 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3919: A bill to impose a windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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