To recommitt H.R. 4961, and report back forthwith with title IV, the packwood amendment (see rollcall 2230) deleted. (motion passed) see note(s) 35

On Jul 20, 1982, the Senate voted 43–54 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–54, Democrats 43–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 43
No: 54
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 20, 1982

By party

Republicans0 yes · 54 no
Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 4961: A bill to make miscellaneous changes in the tax laws.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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