In "The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution: 1980-1989," Steven F. Hayward highlights a significant moment in American politics when a sweeping tax cut was implemented under President Reagan's administration. The overwhelming support for this tax cut was evident, with only one Republican, Jim Jeffords from Vermont, opposing it. This illustrates the strong consensus within the Republican Party during that era regarding tax policy and economic strategy.
This overwhelming support for Reagan's tax cut reflects the broader Conservative movement that characterized the 1980s, as the nation shifted towards a pro-business approach. The rarity of dissent within the party, with only Jeffords breaking ranks, signifies the strong alignment within the GOP behind Reagan's economic policies and the impact these policies had on shaping the country's fiscal landscape.