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Senate roll call 480 · 102nd Congress · Sep 10, 1992

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for a more gradual period of transition (under a new alternative formula with respect to such transition

On Sep 10, 1992, the Senate voted 49–49 on “On the Motion” (HR 5488). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 33–22, Republicans 16–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
49
No
49
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 10, 1992

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5488: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, 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 title II of the Social Security Act…: Senate Vote, Sep 10…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-480/to-amend-title-ii-of-the-social-security-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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