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House roll call 384 · 96th Congress · Aug 1, 1979

To pass S. 1030, authorizing the President to create an energy program to conserve energy. (motion passed)

On Aug 1, 1979, the House voted 263–159 (S 1030). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–37, Republicans 32–124. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
263
No
159
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 124 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 37 no · 11 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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