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Senate roll call 587 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To table the dole amendment to H.R. 5263, an amendment that would strike from the bill the provision for a tax credit of 20% on the first $2,000 of expenditure

On Oct 27, 1977, the Senate voted 62–16 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–10, Republicans 24–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
62
No
16
Did not vote
24
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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