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Senate roll call 112 · 95th Congress · Apr 27, 1977

To amend H.R. 3477 by inserting a tax credit of $250 for those taxpayers maintaining an elderly dependent of age 65 or older.

On Apr 27, 1977, the Senate voted 44–31 (HR 3477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–28, Republicans 27–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
44
No
31
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 28 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 2 no · 9 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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