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Senate roll call 1011 · 94th Congress · Jul 21, 1976

To amend H.R. 10612, by making the 15% tax credit for persons age 65 or over effective immediately.

On Jul 21, 1976, the Senate voted 70–22 (HR 10612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–4, Republicans 16–19, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
70
No
22
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 21, 1976

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 19 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10612: A bill to reform the tax laws of the United States.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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