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Senate roll call 452 · 96th Congress · Dec 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 3236, disability insurance, by eliminating child benefits for children 18 or older who attend postsecondary schools. (motion failed)

On Dec 5, 1979, the Senate voted 22–65 (HR 3236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–47, Republicans 18–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
22
No
65
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 47 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3236: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide better work incentives and improved accountability in the disability insurance program, 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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