H.R. 9490 · 81st Congress · 1949–1950
To protect the United States against certain unAmerican and subversive activities by requiring registration of Communist organizations, and for other purposes
H.R. 9490 in the 81st Congress (1949–1950) became law — introduced in 1950, sponsored by John Wood. Congress held 5 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
- 1950
- Policy area
- Civil rights
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1950
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 9490. Passage.House · Aug 29, 1950
- HR 9490. Protect the U.S. Against certain unamerican and subversive activites by requireing registration of…House · Sep 20, 1950
- HR 9490. Protect the U.S. Against certain UN-american and subversive activities by requiring registration of…Senate · Sep 20, 1950
- HR 9490. Protect the U.S. Against certain unamerican and subversive activities by requiring registration of…House · Sep 22, 1950
- HR 9490. Passage over the pres.' veto.Senate · Sep 22, 1950
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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