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Senate roll call 108 · 95th Congress · Apr 27, 1977

To amend H.R. 3477 by providing for a 10% cut in tax rates for all income brackets.

On Apr 27, 1977, the Senate voted 33–62 (HR 3477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–55, Republicans 30–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
33
No
62
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 55 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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