Houston's renomination to the Board proved to be something of a watershed. In 1947, the Taft-Hartley Act expanded the NLRB's size from three to five members.
The reappointment of Houston to the Board was a significant event. The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 expanded the NLRB's membership from three to five individuals, highlighting the evolving landscape of labor laws and regulations.