S. 428 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1980, for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons, and research, development, test, and evaluation for the Armed Forces, and to prescribe the authorized personnel strength for each active duty component and of the Selected Reserve of each Reserve component of the Armed Forces and of c
S. 428 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 1979, sponsored by John Stennis. 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
- Feb 9, 1979
- Policy area
- Defense
- Public law
- Public Law 96-107
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 1979
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 9, 1979
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend S. 428, a department of defense authorization, by deleting all funds for the f/a-18 naval…Senate · Jun 12, 1979
- To table the tsongas amendment to S. 428, a dod authorization. The amendment stated the sense of the…Senate · Jun 12, 1979
- To pass S. 428, a bill authorizing funds for fiscal 1980 for military procurement programs of the department…Senate · Jun 13, 1979
- To close to the public the conference committee meeting on S. 428, department of defense authorization for…House · Sep 18, 1979
- To agree to the conference report on S. 428, defense authorization. (motion passed)House · Oct 26, 1979
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