A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2942 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 1985, sponsored by Victor Fazio Jr.. 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: Jul 10, 1985
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 99-151

Sponsor

Victor Fazio Jr. (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 10, 1985
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 13, 1985

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H R 2942, a bill appropriating $1.29 billion in funds for the legislative branch for the fiscal…House · Jul 18, 1985
To amend H R 2942 to reduce the house office building appropriation by $107,000. (motion failed)House · Jul 18, 1985
To amend H R 2942 to reduce the appropriation for books for the blind and physically handicapped by…House · Jul 18, 1985
To amend H R 2942 to reduce all appropriations by 2.7 percent. (motion failed)House · Jul 18, 1985
To pass H R 2942. (motion passed)House · Jul 18, 1985
To approve the conference report on H R 2942 that appropriates funding for the legislative branch in 1986…House · Oct 29, 1985

Other Government operations bills in the 99th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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