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Senate roll call 51 · 102nd Congress · Apr 25, 1991

To provide for a more gradual period of transition to the changes in benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977 as such changes

On Apr 25, 1991, the Senate voted 30–64 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 29). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 25–29, Republicans 5–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
30
No
64
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 25, 1991

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 29 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for a more gradual period of…: Senate Vote, Apr 25, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-51/to-provide-for-a-more-gradual-period-of-transition (accessed 2026-10-17).