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Senate roll call 1102 · 94th Congress · Aug 5, 1976

To amend H.R. 10612, by allowing an estate tax credit of $50,700 to farmers and small business men and a credit of $26,700 for all other estates. This amends

On Aug 5, 1976, the Senate voted 34–50 (HR 10612). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–21, Republicans 6–28, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
34
No
50
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 5, 1976

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 28 no · 4 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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