A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, to encourage, develope, and attain an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces to determine the quality, variety, and price of air services, and for other purposes.

S. 2493 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 1978, sponsored by Howard Cannon. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 6, 1978
Policy area: Transportation
Public law: Public Law 95504

Sponsor

Howard Cannon (D-NV)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 6, 1978
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 24, 1978

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 2493, the proposed air transportation regulatory act of 1978, by making the automatic market…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To table mcgovern amendment #1784 to S. 2493, an amendment that seeks to insure that a comparable substitute…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the zorinsky amendment #1229 (see RC 124) to S…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the zorinsky amendment #1229 (see RC 124) to S…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the section of S. 2493 that authorizes the secretary…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To amend S. 2493 by requiring the civil aeronautics board to authorize any new air transportation service…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To amend S. 2493 so that air carriers that provide interstate transportation will be subject to federal…Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To pass S. 2493.Senate · Apr 19, 1978
To agree to the conference report on S. 2493, the airline deregulation act of 1978.House · Oct 14, 1978
To agree to the conference report on S. 2493, the air transportation regulatory reform act of 1978.Senate · Oct 14, 1978

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