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Senate roll call 612 · 95th Congress · Nov 3, 1977

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 9346. The curtis substitute amendment increases the social security tax rate for employers by 0

On Nov 3, 1977, the Senate voted 40–50 (HR 9346). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–45, Republicans 27–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
40
No
50
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 3, 1977

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 45 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9346: A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to strengthen the financing of the social security system, to reduce the effect of wage and price fluctuation on the system's benefit structure, to provide coverage under the system for officers and employees of the United State, of the State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to increase the earnings li

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 agree to an amendment in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, Nov 3, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-612/to-agree-to-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).