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Senate roll call 456 · 96th Congress · Dec 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by providing cost-of-living adjustments in the individual income tax rates and in the amount of personal exemptions. (motion failed) see not

On Dec 6, 1979, the Senate voted 41–47 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–41, Republicans 31–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
41
No
47
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 6, 1979

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 41 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3919: A bill to impose a windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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