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Senate roll call 523 · 99th Congress · Jun 19, 1986

To table the harkin, ia) amendment to HR 3838, tax reform act, which would provide for the indexing of trade or business property sold by individuals age 55 or

On Jun 19, 1986, the Senate voted 60–35 (HR 3838). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–7, Democrats 18–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
60
No
35
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 19, 1986

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3838: A bill to reform the internal revenue laws of the United States.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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