To table the byrd amendment to the pressler amendment to H.R. 4331, a bill to restore minimum benefits under the social security act. The byrd amendment requir

On Oct 15, 1981, the Senate voted 50–47 (HR 4331). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 0–46, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 50
No: 47
Did not vote: 3
Date: Oct 15, 1981

By party

Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 46 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 4331: A bill to amend the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981 to restore minimum benefits under the Social Security Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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