S. 1643 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
A bill to improve and protect farm prices and farm income, to increase farmer participation in the development of farm programs, to adjust supplies of agricultural commodities in line with the requirements therefor, to improve distribution and expand expo
S. 1643 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1961, sponsored by Allen Ellender. Congress held 7 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
- Agriculture
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. 1643. 1961 agricultural act. Kefauver amendment to delete a section reaffirming the right of cooperatives…Senate · Jul 25, 1961
- S. 1643. Agricultural act. Kefauver amendment to apply anti-trust laws to federations of cooperatives…Senate · Jul 26, 1961
- S. 1643. Agricultural act. Kefauver amendment deleting authority for cooperatives to merge without being…Senate · Jul 26, 1961
- S. 1643. Agricultural act. Miller amendment to long amendment (CQ 103). Substitute attorney general for…Senate · Jul 26, 1961
- S. 1643. Agricultural act. Long amendment to restore the provision eliminated by CQ 101, but to authorize…Senate · Jul 26, 1961
- S. 1643. Agricultural act. Williams amendment to eliminate extension of 1961 feed grains program. Rejected…Senate · Jul 26, 1961
- S. 1643. Agricultural act of 1961. Provide wheat and feed grain control programs for 1962, and extend other…House · Aug 3, 1961
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- S. 3120: A bill to amend section 6 of the act of May 29, 1884.
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- S. 3574: A bill to extend the International Wheat Agreement Act of 1949.
Other Agriculture bills in the 87th Congress
- H.R. 4510: To provide a special program for feed grains for 1961
- H.R. 5463: To amend and extend the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended
- H.R. 7444: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year…
- H.R. 8050: To amend the act relating to the importation of adult honeybees
- H.R. 10788: To amend section 204 of the Agricultural Act of 1956
- H.R. 12154: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended
- H.R. 12391: To improve and protect farm income, to reduce costs of farm programs to the Federal Government, to…
- H.R. 12648: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year…
- H.R. 13241: To amend section 309 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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