A bill to provide for the appointment of additional district and circuit judges.

H.R. 7843 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Jun 16, 1977, sponsored by Peter Rodino Jr.. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 16, 1977
Policy area: Law and crime
Public law: Public Law 95-486

Sponsor

Peter Rodino Jr. (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 16, 1977
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 20, 1978

Every roll call vote on this bill

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 7843, a bill providing for the appointment of additional…House · Feb 7, 1978
To instruct the house managers at the conference on H.R. 7843, the bill providing for the appointment of…House · Feb 9, 1978
To order the previous question on the rodino motion to recede and concur, with amendment, in a Senate…House · Oct 4, 1978
To recede and concur, with amendment, to a Senate amendment to the conference report on H.R. 7843, the bill…House · Oct 4, 1978
To concur in the house substitute amendment for the Senate amendment to H.R. 7843, the bill providing for…Senate · Oct 7, 1978

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