To pass H.R. 4331, the legislation to restore minimum benefits under the social security act. (motion passed)

On Oct 15, 1981, the Senate voted 95–0 (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: 95
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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