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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Social Security: A Commitment to Human Dignity and Security
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Conservation Challenges in America
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Exposes Rising Food Prices and Calls for Action
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women in Government: Alben W. Barkley Advocates for Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Actions of the Eighty-First Congress (Up to June 30, 1950)
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Warren, Earl, 1891-1974
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Attendance and Voting Record: A Comparison of Helen G. Douglas and Nixon
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- RESTORING AMERICA: A COMPARISON OF THE 80TH AND 81ST CONGRESSES
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Comparing Voting Records: Helin Gahagan Douglas vs. Richard Nixon (81st Congress, 1949-1950)
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: Voting Record on Selected Issues in the 79th Congress (1945-1945)
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Attendance Record: Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas criticized Senator Downey for not clearly stating his stance on George H. McLain's pension scheme, which she believes would impoverish elderly citizens. She offered an analysis by Nelson H. Cruikshank, Director of Social Insurance Activities at the American Federation of Labor, who criticized McLain's lack of understanding of social insurance and labeled his characterization of current beneficiaries as \"special privilege\" groups as inaccurate. Douglas and the AFL-CIO aim to improve the Social Security system rather than completely replace it, as McLain suggests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Social Security: A Commitment to Human Dignity and Security")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas supports H.R. 792, the Fair Employment Practice Bill, which aims to prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, or ancestry. She argues that this bill is not only about protecting the basic right to seek a livelihood without discrimination, but also about promoting national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Douglas emphasizes that fair employment practices are good for business and essential for America's productive capacity. She believes that fair treatment for minorities is crucial for the country's moral and spiritual leadership in the world and for maintaining trust with other nations. Discrimination hinders economic progress and undermines the promise of democracy. Douglas presents evidence of increasing discrimination in employment and the negative impact it has on minority groups. She argues that legislation is necessary to address this issue and ensure equal opportunities for all Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Conservation Challenges in America")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas endorses a housing program proposed by Chester Bowles to address the housing slump in the country. She emphasizes the urgent need for more housing units to be built to prevent a housing bust and ensure full employment and prosperity. Douglas calls for a goal of building 1.5 million homes per year for the next 10 years, with the government underwriting construction where private enterprise falls short. She also suggests that the government should build modest rental homes to address the affordability issue faced by veterans and low-income families. Douglas highlights the importance of taking action to address the housing crisis and urges Congress to act upon Bowles' proposals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Exposes Rising Food Prices and Calls for Action")
![["The document provides election results for various positions in the state of California, with Governor Warren winning the Republican nomination by a large margin and expressing confidence for the upcoming general election. Warren plans to make a vigorous campaign and expects to leave for a commencement speech at Cornell College. He also plans to attend the National Governors' Conference before traveling to the East with his family."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women in Government: Alben W. Barkley Advocates for Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document provides a breakdown of votes by Democrats and Republicans on various foreign policy issues during the 80th and 81st Congresses. It shows the percentage of \"wrong\" votes for each party on issues such as foreign relief, aid to Greece and Turkey, the Marshall Plan, reciprocal trade agreements, displaced persons bill, foreign information programs, and military assistance programs. The summary indicates that both parties had a significant number of \"wrong\" votes on these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Actions of the Eighty-First Congress (Up to June 30, 1950)")
![["The comparison of voting records between Helin Gahagan Douglas and Richard Nixon in the 11th Congress (1949-1950) shows that Douglas generally voted for more liberal policies, such as higher minimum wage and social security, while Nixon tended to support more conservative positions, such as arms aid and postal rate increases. Both politicians had differing stances on various issues, but overall, Douglas appeared to have a more liberal voting record compared to Nixon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Attendance and Voting Record: A Comparison of Helen G. Douglas and Nixon")
![["The document provides a summary of the attendance and voting record of two individuals, HGD and Nixon, during a specific time period. HGD voted a total of 25 times, was paired 4 times, and was absent 0% of the time. Nixon voted 19 times, was paired 4 times, and was absent 21% of the time. From 3/3/50 to 3/31/50, HGD voted 29 times, was paired 22 times, and was absent 6% of the time. Nixon voted 40 times, was paired 6 times, and was absent 15% of the time. It is noted that up to 2/28/50, HGD was never absent and unrecorded."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0006_thumbnail.jpg "RESTORING AMERICA: A COMPARISON OF THE 80TH AND 81ST CONGRESSES")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas voted for the passage of several bills including land-lease, tax relief for business, UNRRA, school lunch program, housing bill, draft bill, atomic energy bill, and British loan. She also supported US participation in the UN and transferring naval craft to China. However, she opposed the creation of a permanent Un-American Activities Committee, extending O.P.A., and removing agricultural and packing plant workers from NLRB jurisdiction."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Comparing Voting Records: Helin Gahagan Douglas vs. Richard Nixon (81st Congress, 1949-1950)")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas had a high attendance and voting record during the 79th, 80th, and 81st Congresses. She voted in the majority of roll calls, paired occasionally, and was absent only a few times. The analysis of her attendance and voting record was based on data from the Congressional Quarterly and Clerk of House Tally."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: Voting Record on Selected Issues in the 79th Congress (1945-1945)")
![["The document compares the voting records of Helin Gahagan Douglas and Richard Hixon in the 80th Congress of 1947-48 on various issues. Douglas was generally in favor of limiting Presidents to two terms, citing individuals for contempt, cutting the budget, and passing certain bills. Hixon, on the other hand, was in favor of certain budget cuts, barring portal to portal pay, and extending power to bring in farm labor. Both individuals had differing votes on various bills related to taxation, foreign aid, loyalty tests, and social security. Overall, Douglas and Hixon had contrasting stances on many important issues during this Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Attendance Record: Helen Gahagan Douglas")