S. 2770 · 92nd Congress · 1971–1972
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
S. 2770 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1971, sponsored by Edmund Muskie. Congress held 8 roll call votes on it.
During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1971
- Policy area
- Environment
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1971
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend S. 2770, water pollution control act amendments of 1971, by facilitating loans to small business…Senate · Nov 2, 1971
- To amend S. 2770 by authorizing construction of waste treatment facilities by the authoriz…Senate · Nov 2, 1971
- To amend S. 2770 by deleting requirement that a state pay by grant 10 percent of the cost of treatment works…Senate · Nov 2, 1971
- To pass S. 2770.Senate · Nov 2, 1971
- To agree to the conference report on S. 2770, a bill to amend the water pollution control act.House · Oct 4, 1972
- To agree to conference report on S. 2770, proposed federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972.Senate · Oct 4, 1972
- To override the presidential veto of S. 2770 proposed federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972.Senate · Oct 17, 1972
- To override the President's veto of S. 2770, the 1972 amendments to the federal water pollution control act.House · Oct 18, 1972
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