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Senate roll call 124 · 95th Congress · Apr 29, 1977

To amend H.R. 3477 by arranging that the deductions for certain intangible oil drilling expenses of independent producers be retroactive to 1976, as well as to

On Apr 29, 1977, the Senate voted 37–46 (HR 3477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–44, Republicans 32–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
37
No
46
Did not vote
17
Date
Apr 29, 1977

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 44 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 2 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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