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Senate roll call 739 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1982

To amend H.R. 4961, by striking sections 207 and 208 which limit business depreciation tax breaks and the use of the investment tax credit. (motion failed) see

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 23–72 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–39, Democrats 9–33, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
23
No
72
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 39 no
  • Democrats9 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4961: A bill to make miscellaneous changes in the tax laws.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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