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House roll call 1488 · 112th Congress · Aug 1, 2012

To extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes

On Aug 1, 2012, the House voted 256–171 on “On Passage” (HR 8). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 237–1, Democrats 19–170. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Passed
Yes
256
No
171
Did not vote
18
Date
Aug 1, 2012

By party

  • Republicans237 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 170 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To extend certain tax relief provisions…: House Vote, Aug 1, 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/112-H-1488/to-extend-certain-tax-relief-provisions-enacted-in-2001 (accessed 2026-10-17).