A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to extend the life of the Civil Rights Commission and for other purposes.

H.R. 2230 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 1983, sponsored by Jack Edwards. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 22, 1983
Policy area: Civil rights
Public law: Public Law 98-183

Sponsor

Jack Edwards (R-AL)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 22, 1983
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 30, 1983

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 2230, a bill amending the civil rights act of 1957 to extend the life of the civil rights…House · Aug 4, 1983
To amend H.R. 2230, a bill amending the civil rights act of 1957 to extend the life of the civil rights…House · Aug 4, 1983
To amend H.R. 2230, a bill extending the civil rights commission. The specter amendment establishes a…Senate · Nov 10, 1983
To table the jepsen amendment H.R. 2230, a bill extending the civil rights commission through fiscal year…Senate · Nov 14, 1983
To pass H.R. 2230, a bill extending the civil rights commission through fiscal year 1988. (motion passed)Senate · Nov 14, 1983

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