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Senate roll call 257 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 4393 by placing a one year moratorium on the ability of the IRS to establish new procedures regarding the termination of the tax exempt status of

On Sep 6, 1979, the Senate voted 47–43 (HR 4393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–31, Republicans 24–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
47
No
43
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4393: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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