H.R. 6042 · 84th Congress · 1955–1956
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes
H.R. 6042 in the 84th Congress (1955–1956) became law — introduced in 1955, sponsored by George Mahon. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1955
- Policy area
- Defense
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1955
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 6042. Fiscal 1956 defense appropriations. Vinson amendment to delete provision forbidding transfer to…House · May 12, 1955
- HR 6042. Fiscal 1956 defense appropriations. Passed.House · May 12, 1955
- HR. 6042. Fiscal 1956 defense appropriations. Three symington amendments to increase marine corps funds by…Senate · Jun 20, 1955
- HR. 6042. Defense appropriations. Mundt amendment barring use of funds for disposal or transfer by contract…Senate · Jun 20, 1955
- HR. 6042. Fiscal 1956 defense appropriations. Passed.Senate · Jun 20, 1955
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- H.R. 6829: To authorize certain construction at military, naval, and Air Force installation, and for other…
- H.R. 7000: To provide for strengthening of the Reserve Forces, and for other purposes
- H.R. 9852: To extend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 10986: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and…
- H.R. 11356: To amend further the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes
- H.R. 12130: Making appropriations for mutual security for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and for other…
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