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House roll call 517 · 98th Congress · Feb 8, 1984

To pass H.R. 555, a bill amending the federal power act to limit the recovery by public utilities of certain costs of construction work in progress through rate

On Feb 8, 1984, the House voted 288–113 (HR 555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–26, Republicans 67–89. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
288
No
113
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 8, 1984

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 89 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 26 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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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