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Senate roll call 312 · 95th Congress · Jul 21, 1977

To amend S. 1538 by striking the "sunset" tax provision that would have terminated the 1% tax on coal on october 1, 1982. This tax is used to fund the black lun

On Jul 21, 1977, the Senate voted 47–45 (S 1538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–16, Republicans 7–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

47

No

45

Did not vote

10

Date

Jul 21, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.