Social Security Earnings Test Reform

On Oct 26, 1995, the House voted 414–5 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HCONRES 109). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 229–0, Democrats 184–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 414
No: 5
Did not vote: 26
Date: Oct 26, 1995

By party

Republicans229 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats184 yes · 5 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Anthony Charles Beilenson D-CA voted no
David Evans Skaggs D-CO voted no
Harry A. Johnston II D-FL voted no
Peter Visclosky D-IN voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Social Security Earnings Test Reform: House Vote, Oct 26, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-723/social-security-earnings-test-reform (accessed 2026-10-15).