A bill making urgent supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6685 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Jun 24, 1982, sponsored by Jamie Whitten. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 24, 1982
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 97-216

Sponsor

Jamie Whitten (D-MS)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 24, 1982
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJul 18, 1982

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 6685, which makes urgent supplemental appropriations of $4.5 billion and recovers prior…House · Jun 24, 1982
To table the kennedy amendment to H.R. 6685, a bill providing urgent supplemental appropriations for the…Senate · Jun 29, 1982
To table the riegle amendment to H.R. 6685, a bill providing urgent suoplemental appropriations for the…Senate · Jun 29, 1982
To recede from disagreement to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6685, a bill authorizing urgent supplemental…House · Jul 15, 1982
To agree to the house amendment to H.R. 6685, a bill making urgent supplemental appropriations of $5.4…Senate · Jul 15, 1982

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