To amend H.R. 10612, by requiring the secretary of commerce to report to the congresss on the effect on employment in the U.S. By the deferral of tax on unremi

On Jun 29, 1976, the Senate voted 85–3 (HR 10612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–2, Republicans 32–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 85
No: 3
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 29, 1976

By party

Democrats52 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Michael Joseph (Mike) Mansfield D-MT voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 10612, by requiring the…: Senate Vote, Jun 29, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-970/to-amend-h-r-10612-by-requiring-the-secretary (accessed 2026-10-17).