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

H.R. 5359 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Sep 20, 1979, sponsored by Joseph Addabbo. Congress held 14 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: Sep 20, 1979
Policy area: Defense
Public law: Public Law 96-154

Sponsor

Joseph Addabbo (D-NY)

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 20, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 21, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, by providing for the consolidation of military helicopter pilot…House · Sep 27, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, by adding $10 million for support of the army graduate medical…House · Sep 27, 1979
To resolve into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 5359, dod appropriations for…House · Sep 28, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, by striking language prohibiting use of funds for payment of a price…House · Sep 28, 1979
To pass H.R. 5359, dod appropriations. (motion passed)House · Sep 28, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by deleting funding for the CVN nimitz class aircraft program.Senate · Nov 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by allowing money to be set aside for surplus labor areas in…Senate · Nov 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by providing that no funds be appropriated for the performance…Senate · Nov 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by eliminating funds for the MX missile and providing $20…Senate · Nov 9, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by ensuring that funds spent do not eliminate other basing modes…Senate · Nov 9, 1979
To table the armstrong appeal of the ruling of the chair on stennis' point of order concerning the…Senate · Nov 9, 1979
To amend H.R. 5359, defense appropriations, by deleting funding earmarked for the navy's ocean surveillance…Senate · Nov 9, 1979
To pass H.R. 5359, fiscal 1980 defense appropriations.Senate · Nov 11, 1979
To close to the public conference committee meetings on H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, at such times as…House · Nov 13, 1979

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