A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance in support of peaceful and democratic processes of development in Central America.

H.R. 6081 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Dec 11, 1979, sponsored by Clement Zablocki. Congress held 16 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: Dec 11, 1979
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 96-257

Sponsor

Clement Zablocki (D-WI)

Where it stands

IntroducedDec 11, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMay 31, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 6081. (motion passed)House · Feb 22, 1980
To resolve into the committee of the whole to consider H.R. 6081. (motion passed)House · Feb 25, 1980
To agree to a substitute for the lagomarsino amendment to H.R. 6081, that required nicaragua to pay back the…House · Feb 25, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081.(see RC 2073) (motion passed)House · Feb 25, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081 by requiring the President to certify to Congress, prior to releasing any assistance to…House · Feb 26, 1980
To amend the zablocki substitute for the murphy amendment to H.R. 6081. The bauman amendment sought to…House · Feb 26, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081 by requiring the President to encourage the holding of free, open elections in nicaragua…House · Feb 26, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081 by reallocating authorized funds to provide that 39% be available for guatemala, 26% for…House · Feb 26, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081 by requiring that 10% of the local currency generated in conjunction with loans used for…House · Feb 26, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081 by providing that the outstanding balance of any loans to nicaragua authorized under this…House · Feb 26, 1980
To amend H.R. 6081 by prohibiting use of authorized funds for assistance for any school or other educational…House · Feb 27, 1980
To recommit H.R. 6081 to the committee on foreign affairs. (motion failed)House · Feb 27, 1980
To pass H.R. 6081. (motion passed)House · Feb 27, 1980
To table helms amendment to commit with instructions H.R. 6081, fiscal 1980 authorization for economic…Senate · May 19, 1980
To table helms amendment to H.R. 6081, central america aid, that would restrict the availability of funds…Senate · May 19, 1980
To pass H.R. 6081, central america aid. (motion passed)Senate · May 19, 1980

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