H.R. 15927 · 92nd Congress · 1971–1972
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a temporary 20-percent increase in annuities, and for other purposes
H.R. 15927 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1972, sponsored by Harley Staggers. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1972
- Policy area
- Labor
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1972
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend H.R. 15927, a bill to amend the railroad retirement act of 1937 so as to provide a temporary 20…House · Aug 9, 1972
- To pass H.R. 15927.House · Aug 9, 1972
- To override the President's veto of H.R. 15927, a bill to amend the railroad retirement act of 1937 to…House · Oct 4, 1972
- To override presidential veto of H.R. 15927, a bill to provide a temporary 20% increase in railroad…Senate · Oct 4, 1972
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- H.R. 7072: To amend the Airport and Airway Development and Revenue Acts of 1970 to further clarify the intent…
- H.R. 11417: To amend the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 to provide financial assistance to the National…
- H.R. 15375: To amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations for…
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- S. 31: A bill to provide during times of high unemployment for programs of public service employment for…
- H.R. 6444: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a 10 percent increase in annuities
- H.R. 15376: To amend the Service Contract Act of 1965 to revise the method of computing wage rates under such…
- H.R. 15587: To provide for a 6-month extension of the emergency unemployment compensation program.
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