A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.

S. 502 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 23, 1973, sponsored by Lloyd Bentsen Jr.. Congress held 13 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 23, 1973
Policy area: Transportation
Public law: Public Law 93-87

Sponsor

Lloyd Bentsen Jr. (D-TX)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 23, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 13, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 502, proposed federal-aid highway act of 1973, by authorizing $800 million in grants for…Senate · Mar 14, 1973
To amend S. 502 by authorizing states and cities to use allocated non-interstate highway funds for urban and…Senate · Mar 14, 1973
To amend S. 502 so as to authorize states and cities to use urban systems authorizations of the highway…Senate · Mar 14, 1973
To table bellmon (r,okla) amendment to S. 502. Bellmon's amendment bars the impoundment of funds…Senate · Mar 14, 1973
To amend S.502 so as to bar the impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress for highway construction.Senate · Mar 14, 1973
To amend S. 502 so as to strike from the bill section 148, providing for the termination of the san antonio…Senate · Mar 15, 1973
To amend S. 502 so as to repeal certain vehicle weight and width limitations on the interstate system.Senate · Mar 15, 1973
To amend S. 502 so as to increase from 96 inches to 102 inches maximum width of buses which may use…Senate · Mar 15, 1973
To pass S. 502.Senate · Mar 15, 1973
To amend S. 502, a bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways, so as to…House · Apr 19, 1973
To amend S. 502, a bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways, so as to…House · Apr 19, 1973
To agree to the conference report on S. 502, the federal aid highway act of 1973Senate · Aug 1, 1973
To agree to the conference report on S. 502, the federalaid highway act.House · Aug 3, 1973

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