A bill to amend Section 201 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, to delete the requirement that the support price of milk be adjusted semiannually.

S. 509 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Feb 20, 1981, sponsored by Jesse Helms. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 20, 1981
Policy area: Agriculture
Public law: Public Law 97-6

Sponsor

Jesse Helms (R-NC)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 20, 1981
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMar 31, 1981

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table melcher amendment to S. 509, repealing authority for a semi-annual increase in dairy price…Senate · Mar 17, 1981
To amend S. 509, by establishing a section 22 quota on the importation of casein products into the United…Senate · Mar 24, 1981
To amend zorinsky amendment to S. 509, by changing the effective date from april 30 to april 15, 1981 by…Senate · Mar 24, 1981
To agree to a substitute to the zorinsky amendment to S. 509, that provides that it is the sense of the…Senate · Mar 24, 1981
To agree to a substitute to the boren amendment to S. 509, that provides that it is the sense of the Senate…Senate · Mar 24, 1981
To amend S. 509. See RC 37. (motion passed) see note(s) 1Senate · Mar 24, 1981
To pass S. 509. (motion passed) see note(s) 1Senate · Mar 25, 1981

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