S. 1965 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986
A bill to reauthorize and revise the Higher Education Act of 1984, and for other purposes.
S. 1965 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Dec 17, 1985, sponsored by Robert Stafford. Congress held 5 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
- Dec 17, 1985
- Policy area
- Environment
- Public law
- Public Law 99-498
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 17, 1985
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 17, 1986
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend S 1965 higher education act amendments to set up a new program granting up to 5,000 fellowships a…Senate · Jun 3, 1986
- To table the helms amendment to S 1965, higher education (continued) act, to prohibit federal courts from…Senate · Jun 3, 1986
- To provide a substitute for the stafford, VT) amendment to S 1965, higher education act, to cut proposed…Senate · Jun 3, 1986
- To adopt S 1965, the measure reauthorizing financial aid through 1991 to colleges and students under the…Senate · Jun 3, 1986
- To accept the conference report on S 1965, a bill to reauthorize and revise the higher education act of…House · Sep 24, 1986
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