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Full List of Democrats Who Voted Against Expanding Social Security Benefits

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While the House of Representatives approved the Social Security Fairness Act with a majority vote of 327 to 75, not all lawmakers supported the bill that will likely expand benefits for millions of Americans.

The bill received wide bipartisan support to get rid of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) Provision, which prevented Americans who also receive pensions and their spouses from getting the full Social Security benefits each month.

"This could mean slightly larger checks for many people who are struggling with the rising cost of living, particularly with grocery prices soaring," Kevin Thompson, a finance expert and the founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, told Newsweek. "This change would provide some relief to retirees feeling the pinch of inflation."

Which Democrats voted against the Social Security Fairness Act?​

While nearly all Democrats in the House supported the measure, four voted against the law in a rare stance against increasing benefits for Americans.

The group of Democrats who voted against the bill included the following Representatives: Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Steny Hoyer of Maryland, Henry "Hank" Johnson of Georgia, and John Larson of Connecticut.

 

Which Democrats voted against the Social Security Fairness Act?​

The group of Democrats who voted against the bill included the following Representatives: Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Steny Hoyer of Maryland, Henry "Hank" Johnson of Georgia, and John Larson of Connecticut.
 
So is the primary beneficiary federal employees?

Are these Democrats heros or villains?
 

Which Democrats voted against the Social Security Fairness Act?​

The group of Democrats who voted against the bill included the following Representatives: Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Steny Hoyer of Maryland, Henry "Hank" Johnson of Georgia, and John Larson of Connecticut.

Is this good or bad?
 
So is the primary beneficiary federal employees?

Are these Democrats heros or villains?
Its not about double dipping. Its about getting full SS what you paid in. Some have had dual careers, part time jobs and small businesses. They get docked from what it should be.

Example this year if you make 70 from a pension job you need to make 31k to get ss credit though you paid ss in full on up to 31k
 
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Its not about double dipping. Its about getting full SS what you paid in. Some have had dual careers, part time jobs and small businesses. They get docked from what it should be.

Example this year if you make 70 from a pension job you need to make 31k to get ss credit though you paid ss in full on up to 31k
Ok yeah I'm all for getting all the SS you paid in regardless of what your career was.

That said, voting against a bill that's going to pass easily doesn't always indicate opposition to the headline. It kind of depends why they opposed it. Most bills have a headline then a bunch of BS that might be good or bad. Typically it's bills that WON'T pass that are used to point the finger citing the headline when other items are the real reason for opposition. Both parties use that tactic.
 
Ok yeah I'm all for getting all the SS you paid in regardless of what your career was.

That said, voting against a bill that's going to pass easily doesn't always indicate opposition to the headline. It kind of depends why they opposed it. Most bills have a headline then a bunch of BS that might be good or bad. Typically it's bills that WON'T pass that are used to point the finger citing the headline when other items are the real reason for opposition. Both parties use that tactic.
The far right leaders might not take it to a vote. That is the bigger story.
 
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