S 2278 · 94th Congress · Law

The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976

Introduced 1975-08-01· Sponsored by Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA]· Senate

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Latest: Public law 94-559.(1976-10-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-10-01
Yea 306Nay 68
PassedHouse · 1976-10-01
Yea 306Nay 68
PassedSenate · 1976-09-29
Yea 57Nay 15
PassedSenate · 1976-09-29
Yea 57Nay 15

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Award Act - Authorizes the awarding of attorney's fees in civil rights actions to the prevailing party (other than the United States).…

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