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Senate roll call 188 · 91st Congress · Dec 10, 1969

To amend H.R. 13270, the tax reform act of 1969, to allow unmarried individuals and heads of households to pay those tax rates now imposed on married persons fi

On Dec 10, 1969, the Senate voted 25–66 (HR 13270). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–30, Republicans 4–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
25
No
66
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 10, 1969

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 30 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 38 no · 2 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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