A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to establish the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, to provide grants for research and development, to increase grants for construction of municipal sewage treatment works,

S. 4 in the 89th Congress (1965–1966) became law — introduced in 1965, sponsored by Edmund Muskie. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1965
Policy area: Environment

Sponsor

Edmund Muskie (D-ME)

Where it stands

Introduced1965
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to a substitute amendment to S. 4, the 1965 water quality act, concerning water quality standards.Senate · Jan 28, 1965
To agree to a substitute amendment to S. 4, the 1965 water quality act, concerning water quality standards…Senate · Jan 28, 1965
To amend S. 4, the water quality act of 1965, by requiring all determinations respecting water quality…Senate · Jan 28, 1965
To amend S. 4, the water quality act of 1965, by requiring information, copyrights, patents, and other…Senate · Jan 28, 1965
To pass S. 4, the water quality act of 1965.Senate · Jan 28, 1965
To pass S. 4, the water quality act of 1965.House · Apr 28, 1965
To agree to conference report on S. 4, water quality act of 1965.House · Sep 21, 1965

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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