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House roll call 498 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 3000 by prohibiting use of authorized funds to enforce any regulation which would continue any mandatory allocation or price control on gasoline.

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 191–188 (HR 3000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–176, Republicans 130–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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

191

No

188

Did not vote

61

Date

Oct 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.