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Senate roll call 52 · 98th Congress · Mar 23, 1983

To amend H.R. 1900 to cover only new hires of nonprofit organizations which are now not covered by social security. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 23, 1983, the Senate voted 26–69 (HR 1900). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–34, Democrats 7–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
26
No
69
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 23, 1983

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1900: A bill to assure the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, to reform the medicare reimbursement of hospitals, to extend the Federal supplemental compensation 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 1900 to cover only new hires…: Senate Vote, Mar 23, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-52/to-amend-h-r-1900-to-cover-only-new (accessed 2026-10-17).