H.R. 8678 · 86th Congress · 1959–1960
To amend the Federal Aid Highway Acts of 1956 and 1958 to make certain adjustments in the Federal-aid highway program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8678 in the 86th Congress (1959–1960) became law — introduced in 1959, sponsored by George Fallon. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1959
- Policy area
- Transportation
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1959
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 8678. Federal aid highway act of 1959. Raise federal tax on gasoline. Passed. Yea supports President's…House · Sep 3, 1959
- HR. 8678. Federal-aid highway act of 1959, raising fed. Tax on gas from 3 cents to 4 cents per gallon. Gore…Senate · Sep 5, 1959
- HR. 8678. Mcnamara amend. To reduce the fed. Excise tax on autos in three steps.Senate · Sep 5, 1959
- HR. 8678. Mccarthy amend. To repeal tax credit on divided incomes & divert to the highway trust fund certain…Senate · Sep 5, 1959
- HR. 8678. Neuberger amend. To delete a provision exempting commercial & industrial areas from the fed. Aid…Senate · Sep 5, 1959
- HR. 8678. Passage.Senate · Sep 5, 1959
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