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House roll call 147 · 82nd Congress · May 19, 1952

HR 7800. Amend title II of the social security act to increase the old-age survivors insurance benefits, to preserve insurance rights of permanently disabled i

On May 19, 1952, the House voted 151–141 (HR 7800). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–98, Democrats 97–43, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 members voted against their own party.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
151
No
141
Did not vote
17
Date
May 19, 1952

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 43 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 98 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

H.R. 7800: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase old-age and survivors insurance benefits, to preserve insurance rights of permanently and totally disabled individuals, and to increase the amount of earnings permitted without loss of benefits, and

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 7800. Amend title II of the social…: House Vote, May 19, 1952,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-147/hr-7800-amend-title-ii-of-the-social-security (accessed 2026-10-17).