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Senate roll call 165 · 91st Congress · Dec 6, 1969

To amend H.R. 13270, tax reform act of 1969, by substituting a four bracket tax for committee approved 5 per cent tax on sum of every tax payers preferences.

On Dec 6, 1969, the Senate voted 24–52 (HR 13270). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–20, Republicans 0–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
24
No
52
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 6, 1969

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 38 no · 6 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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