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House roll call 45 · 95th Congress · Mar 8, 1977

To recommit H.R. 3477 to the committee on ways and means with instructions to report it back with a substitute amendment that would reduce the lower bracket tax

On Mar 8, 1977, the House voted 194–219 (HR 3477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 55–219, Republicans 140–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
194
No
219
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 8, 1977

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 219 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3477: A bill to provide for a refund of 1976 individual income taxes and other payments, to reduce individual and business income taxes, and to provide tax simplification and reform.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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