H.R. 5143 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
To amend section 801 of the act entitled An act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia, approved March 3, 1901
H.R. 5143 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1961, sponsored by Thomas Abernethy. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1961
- Policy area
- Government operations
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1961
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 5143. Abolish mandatory death penalty in d.c. Morse motion to refer back to d.c. Committee for further…Senate · Mar 13, 1962
- HR 5143. Amend. To abolish capital punishment in d.c.Senate · Mar 14, 1962
- HR 5143. Amend. To give d.c. Juries three alternatives in first degree murder verdicts.Senate · Mar 14, 1962
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- H.R. 5188: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes
- H.R. 7035: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and…
- H.R. 7371: Making appropriations for the Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related…
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- H.R. 7445: Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations…
- H.R. 7577: Making appropriations for the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Commerce, and…
- H.R. 7712: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes
- H.R. 7927: To adjust postal rates, and for other purposes
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