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87th Congress > House > Vote 20

Date: April 20, 1961

Result: 400-14

Vote Subject Matter: Social Welfare / Budget General Interest

Bill number: HR6027

Description: H.R. 6027. SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS OF 1961. INCREASE BENEFITS FOR RETIRED WORKERS AND WIDOWS, PERMIT MEN TO RETIRE AT 62 INCREASE AND LIBERALIZE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND INCREASE PAYROLL TAX. PASSED. YEA SUPPORTS PRESIDENT'S POSITION.

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