https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Assistance_Plan

Did you guys know that universal basic income passed the house and the senate in the 70s, but the provision was ultimately removed before Nixon signed it.

It seems an interest group in favor of the welfare programs lobbied hard against it which is why it was removed.

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Really? That is shocking to me. I am pretty deep into politics and I have never heard this.