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Senate roll call 1099 · 95th Congress · Oct 9, 1978

To table the church amendment to H.R. 13511, an amendment that would gradually repeal the current law that allows U.S. Corporations to defer their taxes payable

On Oct 9, 1978, the Senate voted 61–17 (HR 13511). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–17, Republicans 31–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
61
No
17
Did not vote
22
Date
Oct 9, 1978

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 17 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13511: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce income taxes, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the church amendment to H.R. 13511…: Senate Vote, Oct 9, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1099/to-table-the-church-amendment-to-h-r-13511 (accessed 2026-10-17).