A bill to assist comprehensive city demonstration programs for rebuilding slum and blighted areas and for providing the public facilities and services necessary to improve the general welfare of the people who live in those areas, to assist and encourage

S. 3708 in the 89th Congress (1965–1966) became law — introduced in 1966, sponsored by Edmund Muskie. Congress held 6 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: 1966
Policy area: Housing

Sponsor

Edmund Muskie (D-ME)

Where it stands

Introduced1966
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of 1966, by eliminating all…Senate · Aug 19, 1966
To pass S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of 1966.Senate · Aug 19, 1966
To recommit S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of 1966, with instructions to…House · Oct 14, 1966
To pass S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of 1966.House · Oct 14, 1966
To agree to the conference report on S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of…Senate · Oct 18, 1966
To adopt the conference report on S. 3708, the demonstration cities and metropolitan development act of 1966.House · Oct 20, 1966

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