The legislation cleared the House of Representatives and has enough votes to pass the Senate if brought to a vote, supporters say.

A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.

The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.