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Senate roll call 104 · 95th Congress · Apr 21, 1977

To agree to division 1 of an amendment to H.R. 3477 that would increase the new jobs tax credit for each new employee hired from 25% to 50% of the first $4200

On Apr 21, 1977, the Senate voted 48–41 (HR 3477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–14, Republicans 8–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
48
No
41
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 21, 1977

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3477: A bill to provide for a refund of 1976 individual income taxes and other payments, to reduce individual and business income taxes, and to provide tax simplification and reform.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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