S 4071. Provide allowances for dependents of enlisted members of the uniformed services, to suspend certain provisions of the career compensation act of 1949.

On Aug 24, 1950, the House voted 362–0 (S 4071). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–0, Republicans 134–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 362
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Aug 24, 1950

By party

Democrats226 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans134 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 4071: A bill to provide allowances for dependents of enlisted members of the uniformed services, to suspend certain provisions of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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