A bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.

H.R. 5395 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Aug 12, 1986, sponsored by Daniel Rostenkowski. Congress held 7 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: Aug 12, 1986
Policy area: Economy
Public law: Public Law 99-384

Sponsor

Daniel Rostenkowski (D-IL)

Where it stands

IntroducedAug 12, 1986
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 21, 1986

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to order the previous question on the resolution, H RES 534, thereby ending debate and further…House · Aug 14, 1986
To pass HR 5395, a bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt to $2.079 trillion.House · Aug 14, 1986
To consider Senate amendments to HR 5395, a bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt. Concur…House · Aug 15, 1986
To table the motion by MR. Foley, wash. To reconsider the vote on the amendments to HR 5395, roll call no…House · Aug 15, 1986
To table the gramm-rudman-hollings amendment to HR 5395, the public debt limit increase bill. The amendment…Senate · Aug 15, 1986
To adopt HR 5395, the public debt limit increase bill, which would raise the federal debt ceiling from…Senate · Aug 15, 1986
To adopt HR 5395, the public debt limit increase bill, which would raise the federal debt ceiling from…Senate · Aug 15, 1986

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