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Senate roll call 148 · 108th Congress · May 15, 2003

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits.

On May 15, 2003, the Senate voted 98–2 on “On the Amendment” (S 1054). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 47–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
98
No
2
Date
May 15, 2003

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats47 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, May 15, 2003,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/108-S-148/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).