Date: 1959-09-05
Result:
35-50
Vote Subject Matter:
Government Management
/ Budget Special Interest
Sponsor: GORE, Albert Arnold (D-TN)
Bill number: HR8678
Description: HR. 8678. FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY ACT OF 1959, RAISING FED. TAX ON GAS FROM 3 CENTS TO 4 CENTS PER GALLON. GORE AMEND. TO DELETE GAS TAX INCREASE & SUBSTITUTE PROVISIONS TO REPEAL THE 4% TAX CREDIT ON DIVIDED INCOME AND DIVERT FROM GENERAL REVENUES TO THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE FED. EXCISE TAX ON NEW AUTOS.
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