H.R. 4955 · 88th Congress · 1963–1964
To strengthen and improve the quality of vocational education and to expand the vocational education opportunities in the Nation
H.R. 4955 in the 88th Congress (1963–1964) became law — introduced in 1963, sponsored by Carl Perkins. Congress held 8 roll call votes on it.
During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1963
- Policy area
- Education
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1963
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- H.R. 4955. Vocational educational act of 1963. Bell (r-calif.) motion to recommit with instructions to amend…House · Aug 6, 1963
- H.R. 4955. Passage.House · Aug 6, 1963
- HR. 4955. Authorize new funds for an expanded vocational education program & extend the ndea to aid to…Senate · Oct 7, 1963
- HR. 4955. Morse motion to table javits amend. Authorizing the commissioner of education to construct…Senate · Oct 8, 1963
- HR. 4955. Passage.Senate · Oct 8, 1963
- H.R. 4955. Authorize new funds for an expanded vocational education program and extend the ndea and aid to…House · Dec 12, 1963
- H.R. 4955. Adoption of conference report.House · Dec 12, 1963
- HR. 4955. Authorize $921 million to expand vocational education programs & extend the ndes; extend aid to…Senate · Dec 13, 1963
Other Education bills in the 88th Congress
- S. 1652: A bill to amend the National Cultural Center Act to extend the termination date contained therein…
- H.R. 2438: To extend the induction provisions of tine Universal Military Training and Service Act, and for…
- H.R. 6143: To authorize assistance to public and other nonprofit institutions of higher education in…
- H.R. 9586: To provide for the establishment of a National Council on the Arts to assist in the growth and…
More
From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4955 (88th Congress): To strengthen and improve the quality of…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/88-hr-4955/to-strengthen-and-improve-the-quality-of-vocational-education (accessed 2026-10-17).