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Senate roll call 198 · 84th Congress · Jul 17, 1956

HR. 7225. Amend social security act to extend oasi coverage. Amendment to permit states to disregard first $50 of monthly income in determining need of oasi r

On Jul 17, 1956, the Senate voted 56–34 (HR 7225). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–8, Republicans 19–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
56
No
34
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 17, 1956

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 27 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7225: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide disability insurance benefits for certain disabled individuals who have attained age 50, to reduce to age 62 the age on the basis of which benefits are payable to certain women, to provide for contin

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 7225. Amend social security act to…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1956,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-S-198/hr-7225-amend-social-security-act-to-extend-oasi (accessed 2026-10-17).