H.R. 9955 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To provide for a temporary Increase in the public debt limit
H.R. 9955 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1958, sponsored by Wilbur Mills. Congress held 4 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
- Economy
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 9955. Authorize temporary increase in public debt limit. Motion to recommit and reduce temporary…House · Jan 23, 1958
- HR 9955. Authorize temporary increase in public debt limit. Passed.House · Jan 23, 1958
- HR. 9955. Bill to increase national debt limit temporarily by $5 billion. Motion to recommit. Rejected. Nay…Senate · Feb 24, 1958
- HR. 9955. Increase national debt limit temporarily. Amendment to limit increase to $3 billion. Rejected.Senate · Feb 24, 1958
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- H.R. 13580: To increase the public debt limit.
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- H.R. 4090: To provide a 1 year extension of the existing corporate normal tax rate and of certain excise tax…
- H.R. 6070: Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations…
- H.R. 6287: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and…
- H.R. 6871: Making appropriations for theDepartments of State and Justice, thejudiciary, and related agencies…
- H.R. 7125: To make technical changes in the Federal excise tax laws, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 7221: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 8381: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to correct unintended benefits and hardships and to…
- H.R. 12695: To provide a 1-year extension 61 the existing corporate normal tax rate and of certain excise tax…
- H.R. 13580: To increase the public debt limit.
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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