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Senate roll call 604 · 93rd Congress · Jan 24, 1974

To amend H.R. 8214 by increasing personal income tax exemption from $750 to $850.

On Jan 24, 1974, the Senate voted 53–27 (HR 8214). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–6, Republicans 17–19, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
53
No
27
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 24, 1974

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8214: A bill to amend sections 112, 692, 6013, and 7508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for the relief of certain members of the Armed Forces of the United States returning from the Vietnam conflict combat zone, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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