H.R. 7999 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
To provide for the admission of the State of Alaska Into the Union.
H.R. 7999 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1957, sponsored by Leo O’Brien. Congress held 10 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
- 1957
- Policy area
- Public lands
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1957
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 7999. Alaska statehood bill. Motion to consider the bill as a priviledged matter. Agreed to. Yea supports…House · May 21, 1958
- HR 7999. Alaska statehood. Motion to recommit bill to interior and insular affairs committee. Rejected. Nay…House · May 28, 1958
- HR 7999. Alaska statehood bill. Motion to recommit. Rejected. Nay supports President's position.House · May 28, 1958
- HR 7999. Alaska statehood bill. Passed. Yea supports President's position.House · May 28, 1958
- HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Amendment to substitute bill granting commonwealth status for the statehood…Senate · Jun 27, 1958
- HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Point of order to delete provision permitting President to withdraw lands…Senate · Jun 27, 1958
- HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Point of order that the alaska constitution endorsed in the bill violates…Senate · Jun 30, 1958
- HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Motion to refer bill to Senate armed services committee. RejectedSenate · Jun 30, 1958
- HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Amendment to eliminate provision for national defense withdrawals by order…Senate · Jun 30, 1958
- HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Passed. Yea supports President's position.Senate · Jun 30, 1958
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- H.R. 7826: For the relief of Israel Baird Poskanzer.
- H.R. 8126: To amend section 16 (c) of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands.
- H.R. 9410: To authorize and direct the transfer and conveyance of certain property in the Virgin Islands to…
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- H.R. 2367: To establish a deferred grazing program and a protein feed program as parts of the relief…
- S. 3335: A bill to provide for a national cultural center which will be constructed, with funds raised by…
- S. 3910: A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers…
- H.R. 8643: To authorize the construction of certain works of improvement in the Niagara River for power, and…
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