H.R. 7941 · 81st Congress · 1949–1950
To amend and supplement the Federal Aid Road Act, approved July 11, 1916 (39 Stat. 355), as amended and supplemented, to authorize appropriations for continuing the construction of highways, and for other purposes
H.R. 7941 in the 81st Congress (1949–1950) became law — introduced in 1950, sponsored by William Whittington. Congress held 8 roll call votes on it.
During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1950
- Policy area
- Transportation
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1950
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 7941. Amend and supplement the federal-aid road act, as amended and supplemented to authorize…House · May 15, 1950
- HR 7941. Amend and supplement the federal-aid road act. Lodge amend. Providing for apportionment among…Senate · Aug 22, 1950
- HR 7941. Douglas amend. Reducing funds for secondary roads from $200,000,000 to $75,000,000.Senate · Aug 22, 1950
- HR 7941. Byrd amend. Reducing funds for secondary roads from $200,000,000 to $135,000,000.Senate · Aug 22, 1950
- HR 7941. Byrd amend. To reduce by 22.5 million dollars funds for primary roads.Senate · Aug 22, 1950
- HR 7941. Byrd amend. Reducing by $12.5 funds for urban highways.Senate · Aug 22, 1950
- HR 7941. Saltonstall amend. Eliminating restriction that certain funds shall be spent only on rural roads.Senate · Aug 22, 1950
- HR 7941. Saltonstall amend. Requiring establishment of secondary road unit w/in highway dept. Of any state…Senate · Aug 22, 1950
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