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Senate roll call 991 · 95th Congress · Aug 23, 1978

To amend H.R. 112, the bill that reduces from 4% to 2% the excise tax imposed on the investment income of domestic private foundations, by adding a new section

On Aug 23, 1978, the Senate voted 42–54 (HR 112). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–39, Republicans 24–14, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
42
No
54
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 23, 1978

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 39 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 14 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 amend H.R. 112, the bill that reduces…: Senate Vote, Aug 23, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-991/to-amend-h-r-112-the-bill-that-reduces (accessed 2026-10-17).