To pass H.R. 4325 to amend part d (child support and establishment of paternity) of title IV of the social security act to assure improvement in the child suppo

On Apr 12, 1984, the Senate voted 94–0 (HR 4325). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–0, Democrats 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Apr 12, 1984

By party

Republicans54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 4325: A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to assure, through mandatory income withholding, incentive payments to States, and other improvements in the child support enforcement program, that all children in the United States who are in need of assistance in securing financial support from their parents will receive such assistance regardless of their circumstances, and for othe

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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