To amend H.R. 4331, a bill to restore minimum benefits under the social security act, to express the sense of Congress that no future changes in social security

On Oct 15, 1981, the Senate voted 96–0 (HR 4331). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 46–0, 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: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Oct 15, 1981

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats46 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 4331: A bill to amend the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981 to restore minimum benefits under the Social Security Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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