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Senate roll call 31 · 101st Congress · Apr 12, 1989

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly earnings test limit, to express the sense of the Congress regarding the phase-out and elimi

On Apr 12, 1989, the Senate voted 86–11 on “On the Amendment” (S 4). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 42–11, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
86
No
11
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 12, 1989

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 11 no · 3 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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