S. 2202 · 80th Congress · 1947–1948
A bill to promote the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the United States through necessary economic and financial assistance to foreign countries which undertake to cooperate with each other in the establishment and maintenance of
S. 2202 in the 80th Congress (1947–1948) became law — introduced in 1948, sponsored by Arthur Vandenberg. Congress held 11 roll call votes on it.
During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1948
- Policy area
- International affairs
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1948
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- S 2202. Promote the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the U.S. Through necessary…Senate · Mar 8, 1948
- S 2202. Taylor amend. To provide for establishment of a european reconstruction and economic development…Senate · Mar 10, 1948
- S 2202. Brooks amend. To provide a special representative in europe having the title of agent general of…Senate · Mar 11, 1948
- S 2202. Brooks amend. To authorize per centage of funds appropriated to pay ocean freight charges on relief…Senate · Mar 12, 1948
- S 2202. Taft amend. To reduce the first year authorization of funds.Senate · Mar 12, 1948
- S 2202. O'daniel amend. To authorize the appropriation of funds for a certain period for additional payment…Senate · Mar 13, 1948
- S 2202. Pepper amend. To authorize additional funds to aid and encourage the program of the international…Senate · Mar 13, 1948
- S 2202. Capehart amend. To provide for the establishment of an international relief admin. To promote…Senate · Mar 13, 1948
- S 2202. Passage.Senate · Mar 13, 1948
- S 2202. Promote the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the U.S. Through necessary…House · Mar 31, 1948
- S 2202. Promote the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the U.S. Through necessary…House · Apr 2, 1948
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Other International affairs bills in the 80th Congress
- S. 938: A bill to provide for assistance to Greece and Turkey
- S. 1774: A bill to promote the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the United States…
- H.R. 3342: To enable the Government of the United States more effectively to carry on its foreign relations…
- H.R. 6801: Making appropriations for foreign aid for the period beginning April 3, 1948, and ending June 30…
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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