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House roll call 235 · 81st Congress · Aug 16, 1950

HR 6000. Extend and improve the fed. Old-age and survivers insurance system to amend TH e public assistance and childwelfare provisions of the social security

On Aug 16, 1950, the House voted 188–186 (HR 6000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–172, Republicans 129–22, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
188
No
186
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 16, 1950

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 172 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans129 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

The bill

H.R. 6000: 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

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 6000. Extend and improve the fed. Old-age…: House Vote, Aug 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-235/hr-6000-extend-and-improve-the-fed-old-age (accessed 2026-10-17).