H.R. 6790 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980
A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by strengthening and improving the Foreign Service of the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6790 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Mar 12, 1980, sponsored by Dante Fascell. Congress held 7 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 12, 1980
- Policy area
- International affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 96-465
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 1980
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 17, 1980
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To resolve into the committee of the whole to consider H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S…House · Sep 8, 1980
- To agree to committee amendment to H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S. By strengthening and…House · Sep 8, 1980
- To pass H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S. By strengthening the foreign service of the U.S…House · Sep 8, 1980
- To agree to a substitute to H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S., that relates to personnel…Senate · Sep 15, 1980
- To amend H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S., by increasing the rate of annunity of any…Senate · Sep 15, 1980
- To amend H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S., providing that examinations be taken by…Senate · Sep 15, 1980
- To amend H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S., by deleting the section of the bill dealing…Senate · Sep 15, 1980
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