A bill to amend further the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and for other purposes.

S. 1872 in the 90th Congress (1967–1968) became law — introduced in 1967, sponsored by James Fulbright. Congress held 17 roll call votes on it.

During the 90th Congress (1967–1968), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1967
Policy area: International affairs

Sponsor

James Fulbright (D-AR)

Where it stands

Introduced1967
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 1872, the foreign assistance act of 1967, by reinstating several authorities relating to credit…Senate · Aug 15, 1967
To table an amendment to S. 1872. On the previous vote, roll call number 1218, an amendment offered by sen…Senate · Aug 15, 1967
To amend S. 1872. On the previous vote (see roll call 1219) the Senate voted not to table this amendment…Senate · Aug 15, 1967
To table motion to reconsider vote by which sen. Tower's amendment was defeated. (see roll call 1219)Senate · Aug 15, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by restoring a.i.d.'s existing extendedrisk guaranty authority to protect 75% of…Senate · Aug 16, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by providing that those countries which borrow money from the development loan fund shall…Senate · Aug 16, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by providing that extended risk guaranties for foreign investments may be contracted for…Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by authorizing appropriations of $650 million to alliance for progress. The committee…Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by reducing authorization for development loan fund by $100 million.Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by increasing the authorization for technical assistance funds to the level requested by…Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by decreasing the authorization for technical assistance funds.Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by establishing a joint congressional committee to "review and reassess" foreign policy…Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by reducing authorizations for contingency fund from $50 million to $40 million.Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To amend S. 1872, by providing that in deciding whether to provide, or continue to provide assistance to any…Senate · Aug 17, 1967
To pass S. 1872.Senate · Aug 17, 1967
Conference report on S. 1872, foreign assistance act of 1967;to recommit the bill to the conference…House · Nov 8, 1967
Conference report on S. 1872, foreign assistance act of 1967; to pass the report which recommends…House · Nov 8, 1967

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