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Senate roll call 991 · 95th Congress · Aug 23, 1978

To amend H.R. 112, the bill that reduces from 4% to 2% the excise tax imposed on the investment income of domestic private foundations, by adding a new section

On Aug 23, 1978, the Senate voted 42–54 (HR 112). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–39, Republicans 24–14, 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

42

No

54

Did not vote

8

Date

Aug 23, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.