To agree to title xvii, regarding tax treatment of railroads, of H.R. 10612.

On Jul 30, 1976, the Senate voted 78–0 (HR 10612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 29–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 78
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jul 30, 1976

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 10612: A bill to reform the tax laws of the United States.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to title xvii, regarding tax…: Senate Vote, Jul 30, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1053/to-agree-to-title-xvii-regarding-tax-treatment-of (accessed 2026-10-17).