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Senate roll call 925 · 94th Congress · Jun 22, 1976

To agree to the kennedy amendment #1908 as amended by the bentsen amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to H.R. 10612. The kennedy amendment, as amended,

On Jun 22, 1976, the Senate voted 52–42 (HR 10612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–39, Republicans 30–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
52
No
42
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 22, 1976

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 39 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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