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Senate roll call 1305 · 94th Congress · Oct 1, 1976

To table the javits amendment to H.R. 7228, to permit the use of means other than stamps on containers of distilled spirits as evidence of tax payment. The ja

On Oct 1, 1976, the Senate voted 37–19 (HR 7228). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–13, Republicans 16–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
37
No
19
Did not vote
44
Date
Oct 1, 1976

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 13 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7228: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit the authorization of means other than stamps on containers of distilled spirits as evidence of tax payment.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the javits amendment to H.R. 7228…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1305/to-table-the-javits-amendment-to-h-r-7228 (accessed 2026-10-17).