HR 5598. Increase compensation for WW i presumptive service-connected cases provide minimum rating for serviceconnected arrested tuberculosis, increase certai

On Aug 2, 1949, the House voted 359–0 (HR 5598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–0, Republicans 142–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 359
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Aug 2, 1949

By party

Democrats216 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans142 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 5598: To increase compensation for World War I presumptive service connected cases, provide minimum ratings for service connected arrested tuberculosis, increase certain disability and death compensation rates, liberalize requirement for dependency allowances,

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 5598. Increase compensation for WW i…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-81/hr-5598-increase-compensation-for-ww-i-presumptive-service (accessed 2026-10-17).