To agree to the conference report on H.R. 4331,the (continued) social security amendments of 1981.(motion passed)

On Dec 15, 1981, the Senate voted 96–0 (HR 4331). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 46–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Dec 15, 1981

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats46 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, Dec 15, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-486/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).