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Senate roll call 753 · 97th Congress · Jul 22, 1982

To amend H.R. 4961 to provide that only 50 percent of the cost of business meals and entertainment are tax deductible. This provision would not apply to away-FR

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 57–40 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 11–33, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
57
No
40
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 33 no · 2 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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