To agree to S. RES. 87, to express the sense of the Senate that social security benefits shall remain exempt from (continued) federal taxation. (motion passed)

On Jul 14, 1981, the Senate voted 98–0 (SRES 87). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 14, 1981

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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