S. 1 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
A bill to establish an effective program to alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in certain economically distressed areas.
S. 1 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1961, sponsored by Paul Douglas. Congress held 10 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
- Labor
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1961
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act authorizing redevelopment loans and grants for depressed industrial and rural…Senate · Mar 14, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Scott amendment to substitute language authorizing a breakdown of total funds…Senate · Mar 15, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Passed. Yea supports President's position.Senate · Mar 15, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Javits amendment restricting use of funds to land and buildings. Rejected. Nay…Senate · Mar 15, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Dirksen amendment to substitute language similar to 1960 eisenhower…Senate · Mar 15, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Capehart amendment providing that only areas of chronic unemployment dependent…Senate · Mar 15, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Lausche amendment to strike funds for public facility grants. Rejected. Nay…Senate · Mar 15, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Authorize federal grants for economically depressed industrial and rural…House · Mar 29, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Passed. Yea supports President's position.House · Mar 29, 1961
- S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Adoption of conference report calling for financing in loan funds directly…House · Apr 26, 1961
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- H.R. 6094: To amend section 4 of the Employment Act of 1946
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