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Senate roll call 109 · 95th Congress · Apr 27, 1977

To amend H.R. 3477 with a provision for restoring tax deductions for expenses incurred in the attendance of certain conventions in foreign countries within nor

On Apr 27, 1977, the Senate voted 45–48 (HR 3477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–36, Republicans 23–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
45
No
48
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 36 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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 senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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