H.R. 5987 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Seniors Protection Act of 2010
H.R. 5987 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jul 30, 2010, sponsored by Earl Pomeroy with 158 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 158
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Pomeroy (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 158 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611). (Dec 8, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 8, 2010 · Failed254–153
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Seniors Protection Act of 2010House · Dec 8, 2010
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- H.R. 235: Social Security Fairness Act of 2009
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