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Senate roll call 740 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1982

To amend H.R. 4961 to provide for indexing of value assets subject to capital gains taxes. (motion passed) see note(s) 35

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 64–32 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–8, Democrats 18–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
64
No
32
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 8 no
  • Democrats18 yes · 25 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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