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Senate roll call 1012 · 94th Congress · Jul 21, 1976

To amend H.R. 10612, by providing a refundable tax credit for child care expenses for persons whose credits exceeded their tax liability.

On Jul 21, 1976, the Senate voted 71–21 (HR 10612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–8, Republicans 23–11, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
71
No
21
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 21, 1976

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10612: A bill to reform the tax 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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