H.R. 8779 · 83rd Congress · 1953–1954
Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes
H.R. 8779 in the 83rd Congress (1953–1954) became law — introduced in 1954, sponsored by Herman Andersen. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1954
- Policy area
- Agriculture
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1954
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 8779. Appropriations for the dept. Of the interior. Schoeppel amend. To retain house-passed figure of…Senate · Jun 1, 1954
- HR 8779. Douglas amend. To increase by $35 million the loan authorizations for rural electrification program.Senate · Jun 2, 1954
- HR 8779. Long motion to table douglas motion to reconsider above vote.Senate · Jun 2, 1954
- JR 8779. Long amend. Increasing by $10 million funds for school-lunch program.Senate · Jun 2, 1954
- HR 8779. Morse amend. To increase by $35 million funds that may be loaned to REA for rural electrification…Senate · Jun 2, 1954
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