S2825. Increase the rates of service-connected death compensation payable to certain widows, children, and dependent parents of persons who served in the activ

On Jun 14, 1948, the House voted 360–0 (S 2825). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 208–0, Democrats 151–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 360
No: 0
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 14, 1948

By party

Democrats151 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans208 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 2825: A bill to increase the compensation payable to the surviving children of certain deceased veterans whose death was wartime serviceconnected

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “S2825. Increase the rates of…: House Vote, Jun 14, 1948,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/80-H-143/s2825-increase-the-rates-of-service-connected-death-compensation (accessed 2026-10-17).