1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 534 (96th Congress)

Senate roll call 534 · 96th Congress · Jan 31, 1980

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 3236 relating to inclusion in wages of fica taxes paid by small business employers, state and local governments, and nonprofit

On Jan 31, 1980, the Senate voted 60–27 (HR 3236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–23, Republicans 30–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
60
No
27
Did not vote
14
Date
Jan 31, 1980

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 23 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 7 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment to H.R. 3236…: Senate Vote, Jan 31, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-534/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-r-3236 (accessed 2026-10-17).

Open the interactive version ›