To amend H.R. 9968, a bill dealing with the tax-exempt status of obligations, the proceeds of which are to be used to reconstruct the american falls dam in idah

On Dec 19, 1975, the Senate voted 82–0 (HR 9968). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 34–0, 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: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Dec 19, 1975

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 4 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. 9968: A bill to amend section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to certain obligations used to provide irrigation facilities.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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