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House roll call 558 · 94th Congress · Dec 8, 1975

To amend H.R. 8631, by giving the public the right to challenge the constitutionality of the liability limit in the court.

On Dec 8, 1975, the House voted 161–225 (HR 8631). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 151–126, Republicans 21–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 147 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
161
No
225
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 8, 1975

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 109 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 126 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 67 more.

The bill

H.R. 8631: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to revise the method of providing for public remuneration in the event of a nuclear incident 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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