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House roll call 557 · 102nd Congress · May 20, 1992

(house rejected the jontz amendment that sought to direct the department of energy to implement a program to promote the use of non-petroleum alternative fuels

On May 20, 1992, the House voted 198–211 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 776). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 151–99, Republicans 46–112, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 145 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
198
No
211
Did not vote
32
Date
May 20, 1992

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 112 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 99 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 65 more.

The bill

H.R. 776: To provide for improved energy efficiency.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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