Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act

On Mar 1, 2000, the House voted 422–0 on “On Passage” (HR 5). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–0, Democrats 205–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 422
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Mar 1, 2000

By party

Republicans215 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats205 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 5: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement age.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act: House Vote, Mar 1, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-H-635/senior-citizens-freedom-to-work-act (accessed 2026-10-16).