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Senate roll call 456 · 99th Congress · Apr 17, 1986

To pass S 426 hydroelectric consumers protection act which would amend the federal power act and offer holders of expired hydroelectric power licenses a re-lice

On Apr 17, 1986, the Senate voted 83–14 (S 426). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 35–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
83
No
14
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 17, 1986

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 12 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 426: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for more protection to electric consumers.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S 426 hydroelectric consumers…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-456/to-pass-s-426-hydroelectric-consumers-protection-act-which (accessed 2026-10-17).