The Senate voted 73-27 to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing the way for a final vote to pass the bill later this week.

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The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill that could restore Social Security benefits to more than three million Americans, including hardworking folks here in Western Pennsylvania.

Sixty senators in the upper chamber were required to agree to invoke cloture. The Senate approved cloture for the Social Security Fairness Act on a 73 to 27 vote, which is a good indication that the Social Security Fairness Act ultimately will pass.

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would vote on the bill, which could raise some CT retirees’ benefits, by the end of the week.

The US Senate is voting on a bill could increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans like first responders and teachers. Bryan Firefighters Association says the bill could rob its people of their retirement.

In a final lame-duck push, the Senate will attempt to pass legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans this week.

The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate voted 73-27 to advance the measure,