H.R. 11451 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To authorize the construction and sale by the Federal Maritime Board of a superliner passenger vessel equivalent to the steamship United States, and a superliner passenger vessel for operation in the Pacific Ocean, and for other purposes
H.R. 11451 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1958, sponsored by Herbert Bonner. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1958
- Policy area
- Transportation
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1958
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 11451. Bill for construction with federal financing of two passenger vessels and sale to private lines…House · Apr 29, 1958
- HR. 11451. Authorize federal construction and sale of two superliners. Conference report eliminating…Senate · Jul 1, 1958
- HR. 11451. Authorize federal construction and sale of two superliners. Conference report adopted after…Senate · Jul 1, 1958
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- H.R. 3604: To amend section 831 of title 5 of the Canal Zone Code to make It a felony to injure or destroy…
- H.R. 5894: To amend the laws relating to the endorsement of masters on vessel documents.
- H.R. 6710: Relating to Canal Zone money orders which remain unpaid.
- H.R. 7052: To amend section 216 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to provide for appointments…
- H.R. 7226: To clarify the application of navigation rules for the Great Lakes and their connecting and…
- H.R. 7734: To exempt certain teachers in the Canal Zone public schools from prohibitions against the holding…
- H.R. 11078: To promote boating safety on the navigable waters of the United States, its Territories and…
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- S. 1383: A bill amending section 410 of the Interstate Commerce Act to change the requirements for…
- S. 1856: A bill to provide for the development and modernization of the national system of navigation and…
- S. 2229: A bill to provide for Government guarantee of private loans to certain air carriers for purchase…
- H.R. 5822: To amend section 406 (b) of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 with respect to the reinvestment by…
- H.R. 9821: To amend and supplement the Federal-Aid Road Act approved July 11. 1916, to authorize…
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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