S 868 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit the payment of benefits to a married couple on the basis of their combined earnings record where that method of computation produces a higher combined benefit.

Introduced 1973-02-15· Sponsored by Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1973-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits the payment of benefits to a married couple on their combined earnings record, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, where that method of computation produces a higher combined benefit.…

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Cosponsors (12)

9 Democrats3 Republicans