HR 4495. Provide additional benefits for certain postmasters, officers and employ ees in the postal field service w/respect to annual and sick leave, longevity

On Sep 27, 1949, the House voted 333–2 (HR 4495). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–1, Republicans 134–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 333
No: 2
Did not vote: 14
Date: Sep 27, 1949

By party

Democrats197 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans134 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William McDonald (Don) Wheeler D-GA voted no
Clare Eugene Hoffman R-MI voted no

The bill

H.R. 4495: To provide additional benefits for certain postmasters, officers, and employees in the postal field service with respect to annual and promotion, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

William McDonald (Don) Wheeler D-GA
Clare Eugene Hoffman R-MI

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 4495. Provide additional benefits for…: House Vote, Sep 27, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-102/hr-4495-provide-additional-benefits-for-certain-postmasters-officers (accessed 2026-10-17).