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S.Res. 78 (96th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the immediate need for energy emergency preparedness in the United States, in light of world oil supplies and the situation in Iran.

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Introduced

22 February 1979

Last action

28 February 1980 · Floor

Status

Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should immediately: (1) initiate measures to increase energy supplies and reduce demands, and (2) present plans to Congress for maintaining the balance of supply and demand and for rationing gasoline in the event of protracted energy supply problems.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 March 1979

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-37.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 March 1979

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-37.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 February 1980

    Floor

    Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 14 March 1979

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 22 February 1979

    Open at official source

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