An original bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Arms Export Control Act and other acts to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1986 for international security and development assistance, the Peace Corps, the Inter-American Foundation, and the African Development Foundation, and for other purposes.

S. 960 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Apr 19, 1985, sponsored by Richard G. Lugar. Congress held 8 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: Apr 19, 1985
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 99-83

Sponsor

Richard G. Lugar (R-IN)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 19, 1985
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 8, 1985

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 960, a bill to authorize foreign assistance for fiscal 1986, to delete assistance to central…Senate · May 14, 1985
To amend S. 960 to delete the section that authorizes the President to make aid available to governments…Senate · May 14, 1985
To amend S. 960 to express the sense of the Senate that aid to the philippines should depend on reforms made…Senate · May 15, 1985
To table the bradley, NJ) amendment to S 960, to express sense of Congress to the secretary of the treasury…Senate · May 15, 1985
To table the bingaman, NM) amendment to S 960, to reduce the military assistance program and transfer the…Senate · May 15, 1985
To amend S. 960 to strike the language relating to the 30-year repayment of foreign military sales.Senate · May 15, 1985
To pass S 960, a bill making $12.8 billion in authorizations for the foreign aid programs.Senate · May 15, 1985
To adopt the conference report on S 960, authorizing $12 billion in foreign assistance for fiscal years 1986…House · Jul 31, 1985

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