The Senate convened at 9:45 a.m. and adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Three record votes were taken.
Next Senate meeting: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 9:30 a.m.: Proceed to Executive Session to begin consideration of the nomination of Priscilla Owen to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
Was anyone aware of this repeal of Clintons tax increase on SS benefits? The media was silent on this.
S.AMDT.241
Amends: S.CON.RES.18
Sponsor: Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] (submitted 3/17/2005) (proposed 3/17/2005)
AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
To repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits.
TEXT OF AMENDMENT AS SUBMITTED: CR S3078
STATUS:
3/17/2005:
Amendment SA 241 proposed by Senator Bunning. (consideration: CR S2914-2915, S2933; text: CR S2914)
3/17/2005:
Amendment SA 241 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 74.
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