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Senate roll call 121 · 95th Congress · Apr 28, 1977

To amend H.R. 3477 by no longer classifying first-class air travel as a legitimate business expense tax deduction.

On Apr 28, 1977, the Senate voted 43–45 (HR 3477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–23, Republicans 12–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
43
No
45
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 23 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 24 no · 2 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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