A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, to conduct studies concerning toxic and carcinogenic substances in foods, to conduct studies concerning saccharin, its impurities and toxicity and the

S. 1750 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Jun 23, 1977, sponsored by Ted Kennedy. Congress held 7 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 23, 1977
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 95203

Sponsor

Ted Kennedy (D-MA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 23, 1977
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 23, 1977

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the kennedy amendment #835 to S. 1750, the bill delaying for eighteen months the food and drug…Senate · Sep 15, 1977
To table the kennedy amendment #836 to the committee amendment (see RC 378) to S. 1750. The amendment of the…Senate · Sep 15, 1977
To agree to an amendment of the committee on commerce, science, and transportation to S. 1750. The committee…Senate · Sep 15, 1977
To amend S. 1750 by deleting from the bill an amendment of the human resources committee that requires that…Senate · Sep 15, 1977
To recommit S. 1750 to the human resources committee with instructions to hold hearings with the…Senate · Sep 15, 1977
To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute for S. 1750 that would allow for the sale of saccharin…Senate · Sep 15, 1977
To pass S. 1750.Senate · Sep 15, 1977

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