H.R. 8920 · 81st Congress · 1949–1950
To reduce excise taxes, and for other purposes
H.R. 8920 in the 81st Congress (1949–1950) became law — introduced in 1950, sponsored by Robert Doughton. Congress held 9 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
- Economy
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 8920. Reduce excise taxes. On motion to recommit.House · Jun 29, 1950
- HR 8920. On passage.House · Jun 29, 1950
- HR 8920. Reduce excise taxes. George amend. Providing for house ways and means committee and Senate finance…Senate · Sep 1, 1950
- HR 8920. MC farland motion to table MC mahon amend to continue the excise tax on foreign copper.Senate · Sep 1, 1950
- HR 8920. Thye amend. Relating to application of capitalgains tax to certain livestock.Senate · Sep 1, 1950
- HR 8920. Douglas amend. Eliminating section dealing w/family partnerships.Senate · Sep 1, 1950
- HR 8920. Humphrey amend. Eliminating provision reducing holding period for long-term capital gains from 6 to…Senate · Sep 1, 1950
- HR 8920. Reduce excise taxes. O'mahoney motion to reconsider Senate disagreement to house amend. To Senate…Senate · Sep 15, 1950
- HR 8920. Reduce excise taxes. Adoption of conference report.House · Sep 22, 1950
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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