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S.Res. 191 (96th)

A resolution calling upon the President to convene a domestic Energy Summit Conference for the purpose of giving the American people an authoritative explanation of the present energy supply shortage, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

26 June 1979

Last action

26 June 1979 · Vote

Status

Measure passed Senate, roll call #152 (90-3).

Sponsors

Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Stewart, Donald [D-AL], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]

Subjects

Energy

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14 June 2021

Energy

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President shall call as soon as possible an Energy Summit Conference to bring together representatives of the oil industry, consumer representatives knowledgeable on energy matters, officials of the executive branch and other levels of government, and such other persons as the President deems necessary to review any data submitted and report to the President on current and expected energy shortages, a prognosis for the future, and recommendations for public and private action to meet those shortages. Directs the Conference to consider the establishment of a national energy council. Directs the President to report to the American people the results of the Conference along with his recommendations for a national energy policy.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 1979

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  2. 26 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 1979

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, roll call #152 (90-3).

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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