A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1986 and 1987 for the Department of State, the United States Information Agency, the Board of International Broadcasting, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2068 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Apr 17, 1985, sponsored by Daniel Mica. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 17, 1985
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 99-93

Sponsor

Daniel Mica (D-FL)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 17, 1985
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 16, 1985

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to h res 137, the rule under which H R 2068 is to be considered. H R 2068 authorizes appropriations…House · Apr 25, 1985
To amend H R 2068 to strike language which requires that only funds for the department of state can be used…House · May 9, 1985
To amend H R 2068 to express the sense of Congress that the soviet union's chief of mission to the United…House · May 9, 1985
To amend H R 2068 to strike the authorization of up to $25,000 for each of the fiscal years 1986 and 1987…House · May 9, 1985
To amend H R 2068 to reduce the authorization levels for fiscal year 1986 to the fiscal year 1985…House · May 9, 1985
Adoption of the conference report on HR 2068 to authorize $12 billion in fiscal years 1986 and 1987 for the…House · Aug 1, 1985

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