A bill to extend and amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.

S. 398 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 1973, sponsored by John Sparkman. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 16, 1973
Policy area: Economy
Public law: Public Law 93-28

Sponsor

John Sparkman (D-AL)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 16, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 30, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 398, a bill to extend for 1 year until april 30, 1974, the economic stabilization act, so as to…Senate · Mar 19, 1973
To table tower (r,tex) amendment to S. 398. The tower amendment allows bakers to increase bread price in…Senate · Mar 19, 1973
To amend S. 398 so as to strike from the bill section 2, granting presidential authority to establish…Senate · Mar 19, 1973
To amend S. 398 so as to make null and void any authority granted to the President under the bill if he…Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To amend S. 398 so as to provide for reinstatement of controls on rents, where applicable.Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To amend S. 398, so as to provide prenotification, prior approval, and public hearings on large price and…Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To uphold the chair in its ruling that the mcintyre (d,NH amendment to S. 398 is out of order as nongermane…Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To table mcintyre (d,n.h.) amendment to S. 398. (see variable 57.)Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To amend S. 398 so as to provide for mandatory price controls on all raw vegetable products and meat products.Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To amend S. 398 so as to impose a 90-day freeze on retail food prices.Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To table hathaway (d,me) amendment to S. 398. Hathaway amendment requires the President to issue regulations…Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To amend S. 398 so as to impose a 6-month across-the-board freeze on all rents, wages, salaries, and…Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To pass S. 398.Senate · Mar 20, 1973
To recommit the conference report on S. 398, a bill extending the economic stabilization act.Senate · Apr 18, 1973
To agree to the conference report on S. 398, a bill to extend and amend the economic stabilization act of…House · Apr 30, 1973

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