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House roll call 157 · 82nd Congress · Jun 17, 1952

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

On Jun 17, 1952, the House voted 361–22 (HR 7800). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–2, Republicans 169–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
361
No
22
Did not vote
18
Date
Jun 17, 1952

By party

  • Democrats195 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans169 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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, Jun 17, 1952,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-157/hr-7800-amend-title-ii-of-the-social-security (accessed 2026-10-17).