H.R. 8677 · 81st Congress · 1949–1950
To authorize and provide for the maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal by the present corporate adjunct of the Panama Canal, as renamed; to reconstitute the agency charged with the civil government of the Canal Zone; and for other purposes
H.R. 8677 in the 81st Congress (1949–1950) became law — introduced in 1950, sponsored by Edward Hart. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1950
- Policy area
- International affairs
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1950
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 3809: A bill to amend the Mutual Defense Assistance Act of 1949
- S. 4234: A bill to promote the foreign policy and provide for the defense and general welfare of the United…
- H.R. 4332: To amend the National Bank and the Bretton Woods Agreements Act, and for other purposes
- H.R. 4406: To provide for the settlement of certain claims of the Government of the United States on its own…
- H.R. 4830: Making appropriations for foreign aid for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, and for other…
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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