A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8061 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Aug 28, 1980, sponsored by Julian Dixon. Congress held 5 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: Aug 28, 1980
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 96-530

Sponsor

Julian Dixon (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedAug 28, 1980
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 15, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To resolve into the committee of the whole to consider H.R. 8061, making appropriations for the government…House · Sep 3, 1980
To amend H.R. 8061, making appropriations for the government of district of columbia, by reducing the…House · Sep 3, 1980
To amend H.R. 8061, making appropriations for the government of the district of columbia, by prohibiting use…House · Sep 3, 1980
To pass H.R. 8061, making appropriations for the government of the district of columbia for fiscal year…House · Sep 3, 1980
To pass H.R. 8061, fiscal 1981 appropriations for the government of the district of columbia. (motion passed)Senate · Nov 17, 1980

Other Government operations bills in the 96th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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