H.R. 13247 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To strengthen the national defense and to encourage and assist in the expansion and improvement of educational programs to meet critical national needs and for other purposes
H.R. 13247 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1958, sponsored by Carl Elliott. Congress held 7 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
- Education
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1958
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 13247. National defense education act of 1958. Motion to recommit. Rejected. Nay supports President's…House · Aug 8, 1958
- HR. 13247. National defense education act. Federal grants and loans authorized for 7 year aid program to…Senate · Aug 13, 1958
- HR. 13247. National defense education act. Amendment to add funds to each scholarship for use by university…Senate · Aug 13, 1958
- HR. 13247. National defense education act. Amend to reduce national defense scholarships and annual…Senate · Aug 13, 1958
- HR. 13247. National defense education act. Passed. Yea supports President's position. (see CQ 193.)Senate · Aug 13, 1958
- HR. 13247. National defense education act. Authorization of $1 billion in federal aid for students and…Senate · Aug 22, 1958
- HR 13247. National defense education act of 1958 authorizing funds for seven year program of federal…House · Aug 23, 1958
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