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Senate roll call 627 · 95th Congress · Nov 4, 1977

To amend H.R. 9346 by providing for semi-annual cost-of-living increases in social security benefits during periods of accelerated inflation.

On Nov 4, 1977, the Senate voted 50–21 (HR 9346). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–5, Republicans 13–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
50
No
21
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9346: A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to strengthen the financing of the social security system, to reduce the effect of wage and price fluctuation on the system's benefit structure, to provide coverage under the system for officers and employees of the United State, of the State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to increase the earnings li

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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