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House roll call 20 · 87th Congress · Apr 20, 1961

H.R. 6027. Social security amendments of 1961. Increase benefits for retired workers and widows, permit men to retire at 62 increase and liberalize eligibilit

On Apr 20, 1961, the House voted 400–14 (HR 6027). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–0, Republicans 152–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
400
No
14
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 20, 1961

By party

  • Democrats252 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6027: To improve benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program by increasing the minimum benefits and aged widows benefits and by making additional persons eligible for benefits under the program, and for other purposes

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, “H.R. 6027. Social security amendments of…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-20/h-r-6027-social-security-amendments-of-1961-increase (accessed 2026-10-17).