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Senate roll call 559 · 106th Congress · Jul 13, 2000

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communication services.

On Jul 13, 2000, the Senate voted 97–3 on “On the Amendment” (HR 8). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 43–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Amendment Agreed to

Yes

97

No

3

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 13, 2000

From Voteview roll call records.