Comparison of Foreign Policy Votes in the 80th and 81st Congresses: A Party Box Score1949-10-19unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0005The document highlights the achievements of the Democratic 81st Congress in contrast to the Republican 80th Congress. The 81st Congress restored and strengthened programs that were damaged by the previous Congress, including reciprocal trade agreements, displaced persons admissions, and the Voice of America program. It also implemented new programs such as the North Atlantic Treaty, Mutual Defense Assistance Act, and Point IV for international defense and assistance. In terms of housing and welfare, the 81st Congress launched a comprehensive housing program and increased social security benefits. Overall, The document emphasizes the positive impact of the Democratic 81st Congress in promoting progress and benefiting the American people.