A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4289 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on May 31, 1979, sponsored by Jamie Whitten. Congress held 13 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: May 31, 1979
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 96-38

Sponsor

Jamie Whitten (D-MS)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 31, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJul 25, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 4289, fiscal 1979 supplemental appropriations, by adding $125 million for urban discretionary…House · Jun 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 4289, a fiscal 1979 supplemental appropriations bill, by eliminating certain funds for the…Senate · Jun 25, 1979
To amend H.R. 4289 by reducing by $13 million the limitation on obligations for new loans and guarantees…Senate · Jun 25, 1979
To amend H.R. 4289 by shifting funds appropriated for other united nations programs to provide immediate aid…Senate · Jun 25, 1979
To table the riegle amendment to H.R. 4289 that would have converted the fourth iranian spruance-class hull…Senate · Jun 25, 1979
To amend H.R. 4289 by reducing funds for the food stamp (continued) program. (motion failed) see note(s) 10Senate · Jun 25, 1979
To amend H.R. 4289 by setting the increased spending limitations for the food stamp program at $800 million…Senate · Jun 26, 1979
To table the jepsen amendment to H.R. 4289 that would facilitate compliance by the departments of labor and…Senate · Jun 26, 1979
To agree to a substitute amendment for the jepsen amendment to H.R. 4289 (see RC 147). The chiles amendment…Senate · Jun 26, 1979
To amend H.R. 4289 (see RC 147). (motion passed) see note(s) 10Senate · Jun 26, 1979
To agree with a point of order that the stennis amendment to H.R. 4289 is not germane. The stennis amendment…Senate · Jun 26, 1979
To pass H.R. 4289, making supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1979. (motion passed)Senate · Jun 26, 1979
To agree to conference report on H.R. 4289, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending…House · Jul 17, 1979

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