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Senate roll call 451 · 99th Congress · Apr 16, 1986

To table the motion by melcher, MT) to reconsider the vote by which the mcclure, id) motion to table the melcher amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers pro

On Apr 16, 1986, the Senate voted 83–14 (S 426). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–1, Democrats 34–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
83
No
14
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 13 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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