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Senate roll call 169 · 91st Congress · Dec 8, 1969

To amend H.R. 13270, tax reform act of 1969, to allow a tax payer to disregard a child's social security payments for purpose of determining eligibility as a de

On Dec 8, 1969, the Senate voted 46–41 (HR 13270). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–13, Republicans 8–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
46
No
41
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 8, 1969

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 30 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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