To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the retirement test exempt amount to $10,560 in 1990, to lower the reduction factor for certain earning

On Jun 22, 1989, the Senate voted 100–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 5). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 100
No: 0
Did not vote: 1
Date: Jun 22, 1989

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no
Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Daniel Kahikina Akaka D-HI

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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