A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2534 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Mar 1, 1979, sponsored by Albert Ullman. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 1, 1979
Policy area: Economy
Public law: Public Law 96-5

Sponsor

Albert Ullman (D-OR)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 1, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 2, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 2534, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion passed)House · Mar 15, 1979
To table the dole amendment to the dole amendment to H.R. 2534, a bill providing for a temporary increase in…Senate · Mar 26, 1979
To table the long substitute amendment to the dole amendment to H.R. 2534. The long amendment requires the…Senate · Mar 26, 1979
To amend the dole amendment to H.R. 2534 by requiring the budget committee, in its april 1980 resolution, to…Senate · Mar 27, 1979
To table the deconcini amendment to H.R. 2534. The deconcini amendment requires the federal government to…Senate · Mar 27, 1979
To amend H.R. 2534 by providing that after fy 1980 the statutory debt limit cannot be increased above the…Senate · Mar 27, 1979
To amend H.R. 2534 by requiring the President to submit both a balanced and alternate budget. (motion passed)Senate · Mar 27, 1979
To table the modified moynihan amendment to H.R. 2534. The moynihan amendment requires that during…Senate · Mar 27, 1979
To table the armstrong amendment to H.R. 2534. The armstrong amendment provides for individual tax…Senate · Mar 27, 1979
To pass H.R. 2534. (motion passed)Senate · Mar 27, 1979

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