H.R. 234 · 92nd Congress · 1971–1972
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment of emergency detention camps and to provide that no citizen of the United States shall be committed for detention or imprisonment in any facility of .the U.S. Government except in conformity with the provisions of title 18
H.R. 234 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1971, sponsored by Spark Matsunaga. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1971
- Policy area
- Law and crime
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1971
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend H.R. 234 by striking language forbidding imprisonment of the citizens except pursuant to an act of…House · Sep 14, 1971
- To agree to the committee amendment to H.R. 234.House · Sep 14, 1971
- To pass H.R. 234.House · Sep 14, 1971
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