S. 3486 · 95th Congress · 1977–1978
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons and for research, development, test and evaluation for the Armed Forces, to prescribe the a
S. 3486 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Sep 7, 1978, sponsored by John Stennis. Congress held 4 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
- Sep 7, 1978
- Policy area
- Defense
- Public law
- Public Law 95485
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 7, 1978
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 20, 1978
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend S. 3486, the bill authorizing appropriations for military procurement for fiscal year 1979, by…Senate · Sep 26, 1978
- To table proxmire amendment #3627 to S.3486, an amendment that abolishes the women's army corps.Senate · Sep 26, 1978
- To table modified proxmire amendment #1926 to S.3486, an amendment that provides for an audit and review by…Senate · Sep 26, 1978
- To pass S. 3486.Senate · Sep 26, 1978
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