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House roll call 126 · 113th Congress · Apr 26, 2013

To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets

On Apr 26, 2013, the House voted 186–211 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 527). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–209, Democrats 186–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Failed
Yes
186
No
211
Did not vote
47
Date
Apr 26, 2013

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 209 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 527: Helium Stewardship Act of 2013

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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