June 12, 1950, was a pivotal day in the nation’s capital, as the United States Senate took a significant step in the fight for rent control. In a vote of 44 to 25, the Senate refused to recommit a bill aimed at extending federal rent control to the Banking Committee. The Democrats, backed by five Republicans, stood firm against the proposal.
Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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