H.R. 6000 · 81st Congress · 1949–1950
To extend and improve the Federal OldAge and Survivors Insurance System, to amend the publicassistance and childwelfare provisions of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes
H.R. 6000 in the 81st Congress (1949–1950) became law — introduced in 1949, sponsored by Robert Doughton. Congress held 8 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
- Social welfare
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 6000. Extend and improve the fed. Old-age and survivors insurance system etc. Motio n to recommit…House · Oct 5, 1949
- HR 6000. Passage.House · Oct 5, 1949
- HR 6000. Amend the social security act. Myers amend. To increase annual wage base to $4,200.Senate · Jun 20, 1950
- HR 6000. Knowland amend. Postponing for 90 days the effect of any finding by SEC. Of labor that a state's…Senate · Jun 20, 1950
- HR 6000. Long amend. Including for old-age assistance a fourth category of public assistance for the needy…Senate · Jun 20, 1950
- HR 6000. Passage.Senate · Jun 20, 1950
- HR 6000. Extend and improve the fed. Old-age and survivers insurance system to amend TH e public assistance…House · Aug 16, 1950
- HR 6000. Adoption of conference report.House · Aug 16, 1950
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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