To expand the war on poverty and enhance the. effectiveness of programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

H.R. 8283 in the 89th Congress (1965–1966) became law — introduced in 1965, sponsored by Sam Gibbons. Congress held 21 roll call votes on it.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1965
Policy area: Social welfare

Sponsor

Sam Gibbons (D-FL)

Where it stands

Introduced1965
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To recommit H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965.House · Jul 22, 1965
To pass H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965.House · Jul 22, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965, by reducing authorization of appropriations…Senate · Aug 17, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, with a substitute amendment (for javits…Senate · Aug 17, 1965
To table long motion to reconsider vote which rejected fannin amendment to H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic…Senate · Aug 17, 1965
To agree to the motion to reconsider vote which rejected fannin amendment to H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic…Senate · Aug 17, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, with a substitute amendment (for javits…Senate · Aug 17, 1965
To agree to a modified amendment to H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, to allow the…Senate · Aug 17, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by reducing authorization of appropriations…Senate · Aug 18, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amemdments, by barring the director of the office of…Senate · Aug 18, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by restoring language in original act which…Senate · Aug 18, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by continuing governor's veto power under…Senate · Aug 18, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by restoring the governor's right of veto on…Senate · Aug 18, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by continuing governor's veto of community…Senate · Aug 19, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportuntity amendments, by retaining the governor's veto over any…Senate · Aug 19, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by transferring authority to conduct various…Senate · Aug 19, 1965
To amend h. R, 8283, the 1965 economic opportunity amendments, by restoring language which would retain the…Senate · Aug 19, 1965
To amend H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments, by reducing authorization of appropriations by $150…Senate · Aug 19, 1965
To pass H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965.Senate · Aug 19, 1965
To recommit the conference report on H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965.House · Sep 14, 1965
To agree to conference report to H.R. 8283, the economic opportunity amendments of 1965.Senate · Sep 24, 1965

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