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House roll call 156 · 81st Congress · Mar 7, 1950

HR 4406. Provide for the settlement of certain claims of the U.S. On its own behalf and on behalf of american nationals against foreign gov'TS. Adoption of c

On Mar 7, 1950, the House voted 209–165 (HR 4406). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–14, Republicans 2–164, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
209
No
165
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 7, 1950

By party

  • Democrats218 yes · 14 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 164 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4406: To provide for the settlement of certain claims of the Government of the United States on its own behalf and on behalf of American nationals against foreign governments

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 4406. Provide for the settlement of…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-156/hr-4406-provide-for-the-settlement-of-certain-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).