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S.Res. 87 (97th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Congress not enact legislation to tax Social Security benefits, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 March 1981

Last action

14 July 1981 · Floor

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 187.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that social security benefits remain exempt from Federal taxation.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department.

    Source: Committee

  4. 5 May 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 June 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 167.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 15 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Dole favorably with amendments and an amendment to the preamble. With written report No. 97-135.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Dole favorably with amendments and an amendment to the preamble. With written report No. 97-135.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 July 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 187.

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 July 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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    • Passed Senate amended

      summary · EN · 14 July 1981

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    • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

      summary · EN · 15 June 1981

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    • Introduced in Senate

      summary · EN · 5 March 1981

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