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Senate roll call 1039 · 94th Congress · Jul 28, 1976

To amend H.R. 10612, by striking language which would prohibit discriminatory taxes on production and consumption of electricity.

On Jul 28, 1976, the Senate voted 17–79 (HR 10612). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–49, Republicans 8–28, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
79
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 28, 1976

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 49 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 28 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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