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Senate roll call 628 · 95th Congress · Nov 4, 1977

To amend H.R. 9346 by authorizing appropriations from the general revenues to cover the costs of the 10% social security tax credit granted to states, municipa

On Nov 4, 1977, the Senate voted 44–26 (HR 9346). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–18, Republicans 21–8, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
44
No
26
Did not vote
28
Date
Nov 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 8 no · 9 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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