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Senate roll call 41 · 98th Congress · Mar 22, 1983

To amend H.R. 1900 to eliminate the payroll tax increases in the bill. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On Mar 22, 1983, the Senate voted 27–67 (HR 1900). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–32, Democrats 7–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
27
No
67
Did not vote
7
Date
Mar 22, 1983

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 32 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1900: A bill to assure the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, to reform the medicare reimbursement of hospitals, to extend the Federal supplemental compensation 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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