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Senate roll call 990 · 95th Congress · Aug 23, 1978

To table the gravel amendment to H.R. 112, the bill that reduces from 4% to 2% the excise tax imposed on the investment income of domestic private foundations.

On Aug 23, 1978, the Senate voted 53–43 (HR 112). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–18, Republicans 14–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

53

No

43

Did not vote

8

Date

Aug 23, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.