A bill to rescind certain budget authority contained in the message of the President of January 31, 1979 (H. Doc. 96-46), transmitted pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

H.R. 2439 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 1979, sponsored by Jamie Whitten. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 27, 1979
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 96-7

Sponsor

Jamie Whitten (D-MS)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 27, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 9, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 2439, a bill that rescinds certain budget authority, by deleting the recission of $20 million…House · Mar 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 2439, a bill that rescinds certain budget authority, by rescinding a $37 million appropriation…House · Mar 6, 1979
To agree to a substitute amendment to H.R. 2439, a bill to rescind certain budget authority. The kennedy…Senate · Mar 14, 1979
To amend H.R. 2439, a bill to rescind certain budget authority, by restoring the full amount of the proposed…Senate · Mar 14, 1979
To order the previous question on the smith motion to recommit the conference report on H.R. 2439, a budget…House · Mar 27, 1979

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