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Senate roll call 527 · 96th Congress · Jan 30, 1980

To amend H.R. 3236, removing certain work incentives for the disabled recipients of supplemental security income benefits, by reducing the waiting period for di

On Jan 30, 1980, the Senate voted 70–23 (HR 3236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–10, Republicans 26–12, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
70
No
23
Did not vote
6
Date
Jan 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 12 no · 3 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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