To amend S.2278, by allowing the awarding of attorneys' fees to a defendant in cases brought by the IRS where there was found to be no tax liabilty.

On Sep 29, 1976, the Senate voted 72–0 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 29–0, 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: 72
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Sep 29, 1976

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 2278: A bill entitled The Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1975.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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