To amend H.R. 17550 by increasing annual social security earnings limitation.

On Dec 28, 1970, the Senate voted 52–9 (HR 17550). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–2, Republicans 27–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 52
No: 9
Did not vote: 32
Date: Dec 28, 1970

By party

Democrats34 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Gordon Llewellyn Allott R-CO voted no
John James Williams R-DE voted no
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted no
Jack Richard Miller R-IA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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