A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make unlawful the use of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of promoting any film, photograph, negative, slide, book or magazine.

S. 1585 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on May 23, 1977, sponsored by Charles Mathias 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: May 23, 1977
Policy area: Law and crime
Public law: Public Law 95225

Sponsor

Charles Mathias Jr. (R-MD)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 23, 1977
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawFeb 6, 1978

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the roth amendment (see RC 552) to S. 1585, the protection of children against sexual exploitation…Senate · Oct 10, 1977
To amend S. 1585 so as to prohibit interstate or foreign sales or distribution of materials showing children…Senate · Oct 10, 1977
To pass S. 1585.Senate · Oct 10, 1977
To instruct the house conferees to the conference on S. 1585, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 8059 (see RC…House · Oct 25, 1977
To agree to the conference report on S. 1585, the bill prohibiting the use of children under age sixteen in…House · Jan 24, 1978

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