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House roll call 516 · 98th Congress · Feb 8, 1984

To amend H.R. 555 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. H.R. 555 amends the federal power act to limit the recovery by public utilities of certain co

On Feb 8, 1984, the House voted 135–267 (HR 555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–215, Republicans 102–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
135
No
267
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 8, 1984

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 54 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 215 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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