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House roll call 565 · 102nd Congress · May 27, 1992

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On May 27, 1992, the House voted 117–293 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 776). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 100–151, Republicans 16–142, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 116 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
117
No
293
Did not vote
30
Date
May 27, 1992

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 142 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats100 yes · 151 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 36 more.

The bill

H.R. 776: To provide for improved energy efficiency.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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