Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some

The Senate voted overwhelmingly in the early hours of Saturday to pass legislation to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans.

The legislation will repeal two statutes that have reduced payouts to state and local police, firefighters, teachers and other public sector workers and their spouses for years.

The legislation passed by a vote of 76-20. President Biden is expected to sign it into law.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), the bill’s sponsor...