A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4930 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jul 23, 1979, sponsored by Sidney Yates. Congress held 11 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: Jul 23, 1979
Policy area: Public lands
Public law: Public Law 96-126

Sponsor

Sidney Yates (D-IL)

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 23, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 27, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 4930, making appropriations for the department of the interior. (motion passed)House · Jul 30, 1979
To agree to the germaneness of byrd amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations. (see RC 363) (motion…Senate · Oct 15, 1979
To amend byrd amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations ry providing emergency fuel assistance funds…Senate · Oct 15, 1979
To agree to the germaneness of magnuson amendment to H.R. 4930, department of interior appropriations, that…Senate · Oct 16, 1979
To amend H.R. 4930, department of interior appropriations, by reducing total budget authority provided for…Senate · Oct 16, 1979
(continued) to amend H.R. 4930, department of interior appropriations, by appropriating $20 billion to…Senate · Oct 16, 1979
To reconsider the javits amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations, that provides energy fuel…Senate · Oct 18, 1979
To table the pressler amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations, that increases by approximately $15…Senate · Oct 18, 1979
To pass H.R. 4930, appropriating funds for fiscal year for the department of the interior and related…Senate · Oct 18, 1979
To adopt the conference report on H.R. 4930, fiscal 1980 interior appropriations. (motion passed)House · Nov 9, 1979
To concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations, with an amendment establishing a…House · Nov 9, 1979

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