H.R. 5555 · 88th Congress · 1963–1964
To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the rates of basic pay for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes
H.R. 5555 in the 88th Congress (1963–1964) became law — introduced in 1963, sponsored by Lucius Rivers. Congress held 3 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
- Defense
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1963
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR. 5555. Authorize $1.3 billion annually for pay increases for the armed forces, coast guard, coast &…Senate · Aug 6, 1963
- HR. 5555. Authorize $1.2 billion annually for pay increases for the armed forces. Adoption of conference…Senate · Sep 26, 1963
- H.R. 5555. Authorize $1.2 billion annually for pay increases for the armed services, coast guard. Adoption…House · Oct 1, 1963
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Other Defense bills in the 88th Congress
- H.R. 1927: To amend title 38, United States Code, so as to revise the rates of disability and death pension…
- H.R. 2440: To authorize appropriations during fiscal year 1964 for procurement research, development, test…
- H.R. 6500: To authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes
- H.R. 7179: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, and…
- H.R. 9139: Making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year…
- H.R. 9637: To authorize appropriations during fiscal year 1965 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, and…
- H.R. 10300: To authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes
- H.R. 10939: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1965, and…
- H.R. 11369: Making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year…
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