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86th Congress > House > Vote 2

Date: February 04, 1959

Result: 123-277

Vote Subject Matter: Social Welfare / Budget Special Interest

Bill number: HR2256

Description: HR 2256. VETERANS HOUSING BILL. INCREASE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CAN DRAW FOR HOUSING LOANS, AND RAISE INTEREST RATE CEILINGS ON GUARANTEED AND DIRECT GI HOUSING LOANS. MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO DELETE SECTION FOR DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM. REJECTED. YEA SUPPORTS PRESIDENT'S POSITION.

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