H.R. 5836 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To readjust postal rates and to establish a congressional policy for the determination of postal rates, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5836 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1957, sponsored by Thomas Murray. Congress held 11 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
- 1957
- Policy area
- Government operations
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1957
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 5836. Postal rate increase act of 1957. Passed. Yea supports President's position.House · Aug 13, 1957
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amend to set four-cent rate on all first class mail. Rejected. Nay…Senate · Feb 26, 1958
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amendment to place limit on subsidy received by publishers of magazines…Senate · Feb 27, 1958
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Motion to recommit with instructions to eliminate five cent rate on…Senate · Feb 27, 1958
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amendment to raise second class rates for advertising matter in…Senate · Feb 27, 1958
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amendment to eliminate 1/4 cent increase in minimum piece rate on…Senate · Feb 28, 1958
- HR. 5836. Postal rates increases. Amendment to provide two cent rate on third class mail prepared in a…Senate · Feb 28, 1958
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amendment to add pay increase bill for postal workers. Rejected.Senate · Feb 28, 1958
- HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amendment to provide temporary cost-of-living pay increases for postal…Senate · Feb 28, 1958
- HR. 5836. Postal policy and rate increase acts. Increase postal rates and raise salaries. Conference report…Senate · May 21, 1958
- HR 5836. Postal policy and rate increase act, increasing postal rates and raising salaries of postal…House · May 22, 1958
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