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Senate roll call 1112 · 95th Congress · Oct 10, 1978

That the Senate sustain the ruling of the chair that the helms amendment #3850 to H.R. 13511 is out of order on the grounds that it violates section 311 of the

On Oct 10, 1978, the Senate voted 49–42 (HR 13511). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–17, Republicans 7–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
49
No
42
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 10, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 17 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 28 no · 3 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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