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Senate roll call 530 · 96th Congress · Jan 30, 1980

To amend the metzenbaum amendment to H.R. 3236 by limiting monthly disability insurance benefits to the lesser of 80% of the worker's averaged index monthly ear

On Jan 30, 1980, the Senate voted 24–70 (HR 3236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–49, Republicans 17–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
24
No
70
Did not vote
6
Date
Jan 30, 1980

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 49 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3236: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide better work incentives and improved accountability in the disability insurance program, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the metzenbaum amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jan 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-530/to-amend-the-metzenbaum-amendment-to-h-r-3236 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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