HR 4017. Amend the armed forces leave act of 1946 to provide that bonds issues under such act shall be redeemable at any time after sept. 1 19 47, to permit se

On Jul 7, 1947, the House voted 388–0 (HR 4017). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 168–0, 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: 388
No: 0
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 7, 1947

By party

Democrats168 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 4017: To amend the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946 to provide that bonds issued under such act shall be redeemable at any time. after September. 1, 1947, to permit settlement and compensation under such act to be made in cash, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 4017. Amend the armed forces leave act of…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1947,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/80-H-57/hr-4017-amend-the-armed-forces-leave-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).