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Senate roll call 75 · 99th Congress · May 9, 1985

To table the metzenbaum, oh) amendment to the motion to recommit S CON RES 32, to establish a minimum corporate tax rate at fifteen percent on earnings in exces

On May 9, 1985, the Senate voted 61–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 12–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members 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
61
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
May 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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