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Senate roll call 617 · 95th Congress · Nov 4, 1977

To amend H.R. 9346 by authorizing a refundable tax credit of 10% from the general fund for states, municipalities, private and public colleges and other charita

On Nov 4, 1977, the Senate voted 57–28 (HR 9346). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–24, Republicans 30–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
57
No
28
Did not vote
18
Date
Nov 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 24 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9346: A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to strengthen the financing of the social security system, to reduce the effect of wage and price fluctuation on the system's benefit structure, to provide coverage under the system for officers and employees of the United State, of the State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to increase the earnings li

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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