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House roll call 344 · 97th Congress · Dec 14, 1981

To pass H.R.4700, to amend the energy policy and conservation act to authorize the President to control oil supplies and prices in the event of a severe petrole

On Dec 14, 1981, the House voted 244–136 (HR 4700). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–22, Republicans 67–120, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
244
No
136
Did not vote
50
Date
Dec 14, 1981

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 120 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats182 yes · 22 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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