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House roll call 49 · 81st Congress · May 10, 1949

HR 4392. Provide for the payment of compensation to the swiss gov't for losses & damages inflicted on swiss territory during WW II by U.S. Armed forces in viol

On May 10, 1949, the House voted 172–191 (HR 4392). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–164, Republicans 111–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
172
No
191
Did not vote
14
Date
May 10, 1949

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 164 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans111 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

The bill

H.R. 4392: To provide for the payment of compensation to the Swiss Government for losses and damages inflicted on Swiss territory during World War II by United States armed forces in violation of neutral rights, and authorizing appropriations therefor

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 4392. Provide for the payment of…: House Vote, May 10, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-49/hr-4392-provide-for-the-payment-of-compensation-to (accessed 2026-10-17).