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House roll call 1224 · 96th Congress · Nov 12, 1980

To limit debate on S. 885, pacific northwest electric power. (motion passed)

On Nov 12, 1980, the House voted 245–95 (S 885). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 155–62, Republicans 90–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 95 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
245
No
95
Did not vote
100
Date
Nov 12, 1980

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 33 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats155 yes · 62 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

The bill

S. 885: A bill to assist the electrical consumers of the Pacific Northwest through use of the Federal Columbia River Power System to achieve cost-effective energy conservation, to encourage the development of renewable energy resources, to establish a representative regional power planning process, to assure the region of an efficient and adequate power supply, 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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