A bill making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and for other purposes

H.R. 17923 in the 91st Congress (1969–1970) became law — introduced in 1970, sponsored by Jamie Whitten. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1970
Policy area: Agriculture

Sponsor

Jamie Whitten (D-MS)

Where it stands

Introduced1970
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 17923, fiscal 1971 approprations for the department of agriculture and related agencies, by…Senate · Jul 8, 1970
To adopt a substitute amendment to first part of goodell (n.y.) amendment to H.R. 17923. The first part of…Senate · Jul 8, 1970
To agree to the first part of the goodell amendment to H.R. 17923, as amended by the holland amendment. (see…Senate · Jul 8, 1970
To amend H.R. 17923 by increasing funds for planning and development for FHA rural water and waste disposal…Senate · Jul 8, 1970
To adopt modified amendment to H.R. 17923 to increase funds for the food stamp program.Senate · Jul 8, 1970
To amend H.R. 17923 so as to bar funds for use in carrying out price support program for tobacco.Senate · Jul 8, 1970
To adopt substitute for goodell (n.y.) amendment to H.R. 17923, providing $3 million instead of $38 million…Senate · Jul 9, 1970
To adopt amendment, as amended by holland (fla.) substitute, to H.R. 17923, increasing by $3 million (to…Senate · Jul 9, 1970
To amend H.R. 17923 by providing an additional $100,000 for research into horse diseases.Senate · Jul 9, 1970
To pass H.R. 17923.Senate · Jul 9, 1970

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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