To amend H.R. 4961 to exempt interest payments of $100 or less from the witholding requirements. (motion passed) see note(s) 35

On Jul 22, 1982, the Senate voted 97–0 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 22, 1982

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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