Dawn Nuschler

Social Security Dawn Nuschler

Since its enactment in 1935, the Social Security program has been amended numerous times. This report briefly summarizes discussions on individual major Social Security amendments only. These summations do not characterize the complete range of motivations behind Social Security votes; rather, they record the arguments expressed at the time and, by so doing, attempt to give the reader the tone and context of the debate on major Social Security issues brought before the House and Senate chambers.