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H.R. 12065 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958

To authorize temporary unemployment benefits for individuals who exhaust their benefit rights under existing unemployment compensation laws and for individuals who were employed in noncovered employment

H.R. 12065 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1958, sponsored by Wilbur Mills. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
1958
Policy area
Labor

Sponsor

Wilbur Mills (D-AR)

Where it stands

  • Introduced1958
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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