H.R. 11970 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
To promote the general welfare, foreign policy, and security of the United States through international trade agreements and through adjustment assistance to domestic industry, agriculture, and labor, and for other purposes
H.R. 11970 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1962, sponsored by Wilbur Mills. Congress held 14 roll call votes on it.
During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1962
- Policy area
- Foreign trade
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1962
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- H.R. 11970. Trade expansion act of 1962. Mason motion to recommit and substitute 1 year extension of the…House · Jun 28, 1962
- H.R. 11970. Trade expansion act. Passage.House · Jun 28, 1962
- HR 11970. Trade expansion act. Bush amend. Restoring "peril point" procedure of existing act.Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Mansfield motion to table dirksen motion to reconsider vote on above amend.Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Curtis amend. Establishing legislative committee to approve trade agreements.Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Curtis amend. Eliminating the trade adjustment provisions giving aid to firms and workers…Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Byrd amend. Lowering the level of unemployment compensation payments under the bill.Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Bush amend. Removing the President's authority to eliminate tariffs which were currently 5 percent…Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Bush amend. Directing tariff committee in studies on whether to recommend use of escape clause, to…Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Curtis amend. Providing that every trade agreement be designed to maintain or expand the 1957…Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Dirksen amend. Reducing the President's negotiating authority from five years to three.Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Prouty amend. Requiring that the President's report to Congress on trade negotiations include the…Senate · Sep 18, 1962
- HR 11970. Passage.Senate · Sep 19, 1962
- H.R. 11970. Trade expansion act of 1962. Adoption of the conference report.House · Oct 4, 1962
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