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House roll call 377 · 96th Congress · Aug 1, 1979

To amend S. 1030 by prohibiting any standby federal conservation plan from including restrictions on business hours. (motion failed)

On Aug 1, 1979, the House voted 190–224 (S 1030). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–219, Republicans 146–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
190
No
224
Did not vote
19
Date
Aug 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 219 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1030: A bill to authorize the President to create an emergency program to conserve energy, 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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