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

S. 426 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 1985, sponsored by Malcolm Wallop. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 7, 1985
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 99-495

Sponsor

Malcolm Wallop (R-WY)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 7, 1985
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 16, 1986

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the hart, co) amendment to S 426, the hydroelectric consumers protection act. Hart's amendment…Senate · Apr 15, 1986
To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers protection act. Melcher's amendment…Senate · Apr 16, 1986
To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers protection act. This amendment would…Senate · Apr 16, 1986
To table the motion by melcher, MT) to reconsider the vote by which the mcclure, id) motion to table the…Senate · Apr 16, 1986
To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers protection act. This amendment would…Senate · Apr 16, 1986
To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 426, hydroelectric consumers protection act. This amendment would…Senate · Apr 16, 1986
To pass S 426 hydroelectric consumers protection act which would amend the federal power act and offer…Senate · Apr 17, 1986

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