S. 2965 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
A bill to provide standby authority to accelerate public works programs of the Federal Government and State and local public bodies.
S. 2965 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1962, sponsored by Joseph Clark. Congress held 11 roll call votes on it.
During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1962
- Policy area
- Transportation
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1962
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- S. 2965. Standby public works act of 1962: amend. To agree to portion of kerr substitute amend. Eliminating…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Amend. To authorize appropriation of $750,000,000 for immediate program of public works in areas of…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Amend. To authorize appropriation of $750,000,000 for standby public works program after june 30…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Motion to table kerr motion to reconsider the vote on kerr amend. (above).Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Amend. To raise from 5 to 6 percent the rate of national unemployment required to trigger the…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Amend. To provide two-year program w/a 10 percent annual step-up in spending on presently funded…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Amend. To eliminate $750,000,000 standby program and restrict the immediate program to community…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Amend. To exclude from the triggering formula for the standby program any unemployment caused by…Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Passage.Senate · May 28, 1962
- S. 2965. Public works acceleration act. Cooper amend. To correct technical error in bill as passed by house.Senate · Sep 10, 1962
- S. 2965. Kerr motion that Senate agree to house amendments.Senate · Sep 10, 1962
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