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House roll call 771 · 103rd Congress · May 17, 1994

Independent social security administration and other program changes

On May 17, 1994, the House voted 413–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 4277). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 240–0, Republicans 172–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
413
No
0
Did not vote
33
Date
May 17, 1994

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 4277: To establish the Social Security Administration as an independent agency and to make other improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Independent social security administration…: House Vote, May 17, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-771/independent-social-security-administration-and-other-program-changes (accessed 2026-10-13).

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