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Senate roll call 449 · 99th Congress · Apr 16, 1986

To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers protection act. Melcher's amendment would specifically permit the federal energy regulato

On Apr 16, 1986, the Senate voted 77–21 (S 426). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–3, Democrats 29–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
77
No
21
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 18 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 426: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for more protection to electric consumers.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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