To amend H.R. 5263 so that a refundable tax credit for energy costs may be provided to elderly households.

On Oct 27, 1977, the Senate voted 88–2 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–1, Republicans 34–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 88
No: 2
Did not vote: 12
Date: Oct 27, 1977

By party

Democrats55 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 5263: A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1979, the duty on certain bicycle parts.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK
William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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