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Senate roll call 117 · 95th Congress · Apr 28, 1977

To table the hansen amendment to H.R. 3477, an amendment allowing a maximum tax credit of $225 for expenses incurred in installing insulation and other items f

On Apr 28, 1977, the Senate voted 53–38 (HR 3477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–5, Republicans 3–34, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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
53
No
38
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 34 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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