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Senate roll call 72 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1975

To amend H.R. 2166 by repealing oil and gas depletion allowance except for the first 3000 barrels of oil and 18 million cubic feet of natural gas produced daily

On Mar 18, 1975, the Senate voted 47–41 (HR 2166). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–31, Republicans 21–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
47
No
41
Did not vote
10
Date
Mar 18, 1975

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2166: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for a refund of 1974 individual income taxes, to increase the low income allowance and the percentage standard deduction, to provide a credit for certain earned income, to increase the investment credit, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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