Social Security Benefits

On Feb 1, 1996, the House voted 396–0 on “On Passage” (HR 2924). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 179–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 396
No: 0
Did not vote: 49
Date: Feb 1, 1996

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats179 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 2924: To guarantee the timely payment of social security benefits in March 1996.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Social Security Benefits: House Vote, Feb 1, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-896/social-security-benefits (accessed 2026-10-13).