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Senate roll call 139 · 91st Congress · Nov 25, 1969

To amend H.R. 13270, tax reform act of 1969, by deleting the provision of the bill which would extend the 5 per cent sur-tax from jan. 1, 1970 to june 30, 1970.

On Nov 25, 1969, the Senate voted 28–49 (HR 13270). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–23, Republicans 4–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
28
No
49
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 25, 1969

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13270: To reform the income tax laws

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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