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Senate roll call 980 · 94th Congress · Jun 30, 1976

To amend H.R. 10612, by requiring withholding on interest and dividends in the amount of 15% of such payments.

On Jun 30, 1976, the Senate voted 35–55 (HR 10612). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–32, Republicans 15–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
35
No
55
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 30, 1976

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 32 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 21 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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