HR 1. Authorize the payment by the administrator of veterans' affairs of a gratuitous indemnity to survivors of members of the armned forces who die in active

On Jan 24, 1951, the House voted 390–0 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–0, Republicans 181–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 390
No: 0
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jan 24, 1951

By party

Democrats208 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans181 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 1: To authorize the payment by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs of a gratuitous indemnity to survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die in active service, 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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