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Senate roll call 1084 · 95th Congress · Oct 5, 1978

That the Senate sustain the ruling of the chair that the roth amendment (see RC 451) to H.R. 13511 is out of order on the grounds that it contains provisions TH

On Oct 5, 1978, the Senate voted 38–48 (HR 13511). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–23, Republicans 9–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
38
No
48
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 5, 1978

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13511: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce income taxes, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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