S. 2996 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
A bill to amend further the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and for other purposes.
S. 2996 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1962, sponsored by James Fulbright. Congress held 8 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
- International affairs
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1962
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- S. 2996. Foreign assistance act of 1962: amend. To prohibit furnishing aid or the sale or gift of surplus…Senate · Jun 6, 1962
- S. 2996. Amend. To prohibit use of foreign aid grants or loans for rebuilding or maintenance of road or…Senate · Jun 6, 1962
- S. 2996. Amend. To permit the President to sell or give surplus food to communist countries such as…Senate · Jun 7, 1962
- S. 2996. Amend. Barring aid to any nation which exported to U.S.s.r. Or nation dominated by U.S.s.r. Any war…Senate · Jun 7, 1962
- S. 2996. Passage of the bill making new fiscal 1963 authorizations for economic aid of $1,908,900,000 and…Senate · Jun 7, 1962
- S. 2996. Foreign assistance act of 1962. Morse motion to postpone until aug. 1, a vote on the conference…Senate · Jul 19, 1962
- S. 2996. Adoption of conference report.Senate · Jul 20, 1962
- S. 2996. Foreign assistance act. Conference report agreed to.House · Jul 24, 1962
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