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Senate roll call 338 · 103rd Congress · Oct 27, 1993

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement age.

On Oct 27, 1993, the Senate voted 46–51 on “On the Motion” (HR 3167). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 9–46, Republicans 37–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
46
No
51
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 27, 1993

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 46 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3167: To extend the emergency unemployment compensation program, to establish a system of worker profiling, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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