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Senate roll call 242 · 88th Congress · Feb 4, 1964

HR. 8363. Ribicoff amend. To allow students or parents a tax credit for college expenses for tuition, books, fees on a sliding scale up to a maximum credit of

On Feb 4, 1964, the Senate voted 45–48 (HR 8363). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–45, Republicans 27–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
45
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 4, 1964

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 6 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8363: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce individual and corporate income taxes, to make certain structural changes with respect to the income tax, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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