To pass H.R. 1869, a bill repealing the contemporaneous recordkeeping requirements added to the tax reform act of 1984.

On Apr 3, 1985, the Senate voted 92–1 (HR 1869). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–0, Democrats 45–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 92
No: 1
Did not vote: 7
Date: Apr 3, 1985

By party

Republicans48 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 1869: A bill to repeal the contemporaneous recordkeeping requirements added by the Tax Reform Act of 1984, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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