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Senate roll call 46 · 98th Congress · Mar 23, 1983

To amend H.R. 1900 to eliminate the marriage penalty for the taxation of social security benefits. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 2

On Mar 23, 1983, the Senate voted 34–62 (HR 1900). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–37, Democrats 19–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
34
No
62
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 23, 1983

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 25 no · 2 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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