A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2577 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on May 22, 1985, sponsored by Jamie Whitten. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 22, 1985
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 99-88

Sponsor

Jamie Whitten (D-MS)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 22, 1985
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 15, 1985

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to h res 186, a rule waiving certain points of order against H R 2577. H R 2577 makes $13.5 billion…House · Jun 6, 1985
To amend the whitten amendment to H R 2577. The whitten amendment provides $148 million for water projects…House · Jun 6, 1985
To amend H R 2577 with an amendment as amended by the edgar amendment. The whitten amendment provides $148…House · Jun 6, 1985
An amendment to HR 2577 supplemental appropriations that cuts $500 million in economic aid to egypt.House · Jun 11, 1985
Several amendments to HR 2577 supplemental apps. That cut all appropriations for the legislature and the…House · Jun 11, 1985
An amendment to HR 2577 supplemental appropriations that reduces appropriations that are not required by law…House · Jun 11, 1985
To amend the mcdade amendment to H R 2577. The mcdade amendment provides $27 million in humanitarian aid for…House · Jun 12, 1985
To amend the mcdade amendment to H R 2577. The mcdade amendment provides $27 million in humanitarian aid for…House · Jun 12, 1985
To amend H R 2577 to provide $27 million in humanitarian aid for nicaraguan democratic resistence to be…House · Jun 12, 1985
To amend H R 2577 to: set forth United States policy objectives with respect to nicaragua; provide $14…House · Jun 12, 1985
To pass H R 2577. (motion passed)House · Jun 12, 1985
To table the helms, NC) amendment to HR 2577, a supplemental appropriation for fiscal 1985, to provide that…Senate · Jun 19, 1985
To amend the byrd, WV) amendment to HR 2577, to establish a national commission to study espionage.Senate · Jun 20, 1985
To table the deconcini, az) amendment to the kasten, wi) amendment to H.R. 2577, to discourage arms sales to…Senate · Jun 20, 1985
A motion requesting the house to recede from disapproval of HR 2577 appropriating $48.8 million to the army…House · Jul 31, 1985

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