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Senate roll call 123 · 95th Congress · Apr 29, 1977

To amend H.R. 3477 by allowing accelerated depreciation for investments in high unemployent areas.

On Apr 29, 1977, the Senate voted 30–52 (HR 3477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–37, Republicans 21–15, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
30
No
52
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 29, 1977

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 37 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 15 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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