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Senate roll call 455 · 99th Congress · Apr 16, 1986

To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers protection act. This amendment would authorize the federal energy regulatory commission t

On Apr 16, 1986, the Senate voted 82–13 (S 426). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 32–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
82
No
13
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote

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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