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House roll call 784 · 102nd Congress · Aug 5, 1992

Rural electrification administration improvement act of 1992

On Aug 5, 1992, the House voted 359–60 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 5237). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 244–12, Republicans 114–48, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 60 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
Passed
Yes
359
No
60
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 5, 1992

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 48 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5237: To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve the provision of electric and telephone service in rural areas, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Rural electrification administration…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-784/rural-electrification-administration-improvement-act-of-1992 (accessed 2026-10-17).