H.R. 1731 · 81st Congress · 1949–1950
To extend certain provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, and for other purposes
H.R. 1731 in the 81st Congress (1949–1950) became law — introduced in 1949, sponsored by Brent Spence. Congress held 17 roll call votes on it.
During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1949
- Policy area
- Housing
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1949
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 1731. Extend certain provisions of the housing & rent act of 1947. On williams amend. (local option).House · Mar 15, 1949
- HR 1731. Motion to recommit w/instructions.House · Mar 15, 1949
- HR 1731. Passage.House · Mar 15, 1949
- HR 1731. Extend certain provisions of the housing and rent act of 1947, as amended. On bricker amendments to…Senate · Mar 22, 1949
- HR 1731. On fulbright amend. To committee amend., authorizing the governing body of any municipality, after…Senate · Mar 22, 1949
- HR 1731. On bricker amend. To committee amend. Striking out provision giving the housing expediter…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Lucas motion to table sparkman's motion to reconsider above vote.Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Bricker amend. To committee amend. Terminating veterans' preference provisions, also maximum rental…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Maguson amend. To committee amend. Extending the date of veterans' preference provisions and rental…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Capehart amend. To committee amend. Providing for complete decontrol of all rents by june 30, 1950…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. MC clellan amend. To committee amend., striking out provisions making violation of discretionary…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Bricker amend. To committee amend. Providing that, in order to yield to landlords a reasonable…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Cordon amend. To committee amend. Providing that upon filing of a complaint by a landlord stating…Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Passage.Senate · Mar 23, 1949
- HR 1731. Extend certain provisions of the housing & rent act of 1947. Adoption of conference report.House · Mar 29, 1949
- HR 1731. Bricker motion to recommit conference report to the committee of conference.Senate · Mar 29, 1949
- HR 1731. Agreement to conference report.Senate · Mar 29, 1949
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