
Jim Sasser
Democrat · Tennessee · Senate
49 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (250)
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Introduced 1991-09-17 · Amendment SP 1164 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 3246 — Debt Collection Practices Improvements Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-12-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorS 3221 — Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act
Introduced 1980-11-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 3087 — State and Local Government Fiscal Note Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-09-04 · Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1002.
Economics and Public FinanceS 3034 — A bill for the relief of Juan Aristorenas, M.D.
Introduced 1980-08-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 3033 — A bill for the relief of Clemente Diaz Ibarra.
Introduced 1980-08-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 2968 — Real Estate Construction and Rehabilitation Tax Incentives Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-07-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 2917 — Tax Exempt Mortgage Revenue Bond Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-07-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2689 — Small Business Direct Expensing Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-05-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2621 — A bill for the relief of Rev. Clarence C. Adderholdt.
Introduced 1980-04-29 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Private LegislationS 2365 — A bill to authorize the construction of navigation improvements in the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee.
Introduced 1980-02-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 2000 — A bill to repeal the carryover basis provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1976.
Introduced 1979-11-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1877 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce the tax effect known as the marriage penalty by permitting the deduction, without regard to whether deductions are itemized, of 10 percent of the earned income of the spouse whose earned income is lower than that of the other spouse.
Introduced 1979-10-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1835 — A bill to extend the Joint Funding Simplification Act of 1974.
Introduced 1979-09-28 · Public Law 96-534.
Economics and Public FinanceS 1707 — William Levi Dawson Institute of Public Affairs Assistance Act
Introduced 1979-08-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EducationS 1601 — A bill to assure that the Department of Energy Organization Act collects and compiles sufficient and timely information from oil companies with which to monitor a steady supply of needed crude oil and derived products.
Introduced 1979-07-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1602 — Special Investigator of Fuels Shortages Act
Introduced 1979-07-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EnergyS 1199 — A bill to direct the Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of modifying the Mississippi River Project at Tiptonville, Tennessee.
Introduced 1979-05-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Emergency ManagementS 1108 — Uniform Relocation Assistance Act Amendments of 1979
Introduced 1979-05-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 1106 — A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that upon request a member of Advisory Councils established under that Act may receive a copy of the law, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1979-05-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EducationS 843 — A bill for the relief of Shoo Scien Wang.
Introduced 1979-04-02 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 752 — Elderly and Handicapped Individuals Transportation Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-03-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksS 697 — A bill to reduce by $500,000,000 the amount which may be obligated for travel and transportation of officers and employees in the executive branch during fiscal year 1980.
Introduced 1979-03-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 383 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain benefits to former employees of county committees established pursuant to section 8 (b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1979-02-07 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 308 — A bill for the relief of Rosita N. Pacto.
Introduced 1979-01-31 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 298 — A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to eliminate the Endangered Species Committee and provide for certain exemptions from the provisions of the Act.
Introduced 1979-01-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionSJRES 136 — A joint resolution to designate the month of March, 1980 as Gospel Music Month.
Introduced 1980-01-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Arts, Culture, ReligionSJRES 125 — A joint resolution designating the "square dance" as the national folk dance of the United States of America.
Introduced 1979-12-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Arts, Culture, ReligionSJRES 100 — A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 1, 1980, "National Bicycling Day".
Introduced 1979-07-30 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.
Sports and RecreationSJRES 37 — A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 1, 1979, "National Bicycling Day".
Introduced 1979-02-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Sports and RecreationSRES 565 — A resolution concerning revision of the monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Introduced 1980-12-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 489 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to reducing expenditures for travel and for the employment of consultants, and improving procedures to collect delinquent debts owed to the United States.
Introduced 1980-07-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 118 — A resolution for the retirement of Joel W. Solomon, and expressing gratitude for his contributions as a public servant.
Introduced 1979-03-28 · Measure passed Senate.
Private LegislationSRES 46 — Resolution disapproving the proposed deferral of budget authority for the Columbia Dam and Reservoir.
Introduced 1979-01-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Economics and Public FinanceSCONRES 58 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the protection of the premises of diplomatic missions.
Introduced 1979-11-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsS 3503 — A bill to amend certain provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the charge rates for power of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Introduced 1978-09-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EnergyS 3458 — A bill for the relief of Memphis-Plough Community Foundation of Memphis, Tennessee.
Introduced 1978-08-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Private LegislationS 3310 — A bill to repeal Chapter 27 of Title 44, United States Code.
Introduced 1978-07-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
ArchivesS 3393 — A bill for the relief of Bobby G. Sanders.
Introduced 1978-08-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Private LegislationS 3258 — Press Protection Act
Introduced 1978-06-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 3235 — A bill for the relief of Rosita N. Pacto.
Introduced 1978-06-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 2772 — Air Traffic Controllers Pay Reform Act
Introduced 1978-03-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2710 — National Academy of Medicine Act
Introduced 1978-03-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.
HealthS 2610 — A bill to extend the period of eligibility for a Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Appointment within the Federal Government.
Introduced 1978-02-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 2563 — A bill to authorize the acquisition and development of lands for public park and recreation facilities located adjacent to water resources development projects under the control of the Department of the Army.
Introduced 1978-02-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2342 — Great Smoky Mountain Wilderness Act
Introduced 1977-12-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1379 — Taxpayer Assistance Fairness Act
Introduced 1977-04-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 968 — A bill for the relief of Aryeh Makleff.
Introduced 1977-03-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1009 — A bill for the relief of Dr. Jesus Fernandez Tirao and his wife Benylin-Lynda Obiena Tirao.
Introduced 1977-03-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationSJRES 66 — A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating July 1 of each year as "National Free Enterprise Day."
Introduced 1977-06-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
CommemorationsSRES 490 — A resolution relative to the death of Representative Clifford R. Allen, of Tennessee.
Introduced 1978-06-23 · Measure passed Senate.
Congressional tributesSRES 176 — A resolution disapproving proposed deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1977-05-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.
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Introduced 1982-05-20 · Ordered to be printed. SP 1492
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Introduced 1982-03-22 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-11-19 · Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-44. Record Vote No: 677.
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Introduced 1981-09-24 · Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46-44. Record Vote No: 284.
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Introduced 1981-07-24 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-4. Record Vote No: 218.
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Introduced 1981-07-23 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-03-27 · Amendment not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35-54. Record Vote No: 49.
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Introduced 1982-12-15 ·
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Introduced 1982-09-21 ·
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Introduced 1982-05-20 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57-40. Record Vote No: 139.
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Introduced 1982-03-02 ·
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Introduced 1982-02-08 · Proposed amendment withdrawn in Senate.
S 3051 — A bill for the relief of John Smitherman.
Introduced 1982-11-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Agency Administration.
Private LegislationS 2989 — A bill for the relief of John Smitherman.
Introduced 1982-09-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Agency Administration.
Private LegislationS 3012 — A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reduce the interest rate payable on the Federal share of certain disaster loans made under such Act.
Introduced 1982-10-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.
CommerceS 3011 — A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to increase the aggregate amount of grants which may be made under such Act to any individual or family adversely affected by a major disaster.
Introduced 1982-10-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Emergency ManagementS 2962 — A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reduce the interest rate payable on certain disaster emergency loans made and insured under such Act.
Introduced 1982-09-28 · Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Department of Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodS 2935 — Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Amendments Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-09-21 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.
TaxationS 2803 — Federal, State, and Local Drug Forfeiture Fund Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-08-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2746 — Economic Recovery Tax Reform Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-07-16 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.
TaxationS 2726 — Interest Rate Reduction Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-07-13 · Committee on Banking received executive comment from Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Unfavorable.
Finance and Financial SectorS 2659 — A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide that disability benefits may not be terminated prior to completion of the reconsideration process including an evidentiary hearing, to provide that medicare entitlement shall continue through the administrative appeal process, and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make quarterly reports with respect to the results to periodic reviews of disability determinations.
Introduced 1982-06-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 2654 — Anti Terrorist Petroleum Acquisition Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-06-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 2615 — Drug Trafficking Prevention Amendments of 1982
Introduced 1982-06-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2570 — Veterans Organizations Tax Reform Act
Introduced 1982-05-25 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Defense Department.
TaxationS 2528 — Emergency Farm Stabilization Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-05-13 · Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
Agriculture and FoodS 2386 — An act to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare an annual report consolidating the available data on the geographic distribution of Federal funds, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1982-04-15 · Became Public Law No: 97-326.
Economics and Public FinanceS 2371 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a credit against tax for contributions and payments to sheltered workshops.
Introduced 1982-04-14 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.
TaxationS 2083 — Royalty Collection Incentive Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-02-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
EnergyS 2032 — A bill to amend section 103 (e) (4) of title 23, United States Code, to provide that amounts available as a result of a withdrawal of approval of a portion of the Interstate Highway System may be used to provide operating assistance for mass transportation systems.
Introduced 1982-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1881 — A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative stamp to honor the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Introduced 1981-11-20 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from National Capitol Planning Commission.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1798 — A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928, to authorize improvements in the Memphis Harbor.
Introduced 1981-10-30 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1649 — National Bridge Improvement Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-09-22 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1358 — A bill to provide benefits under the Uniformed Services Survivors Benefits Amendments to the survivors of the Rev. Clarence C. Adderholdt.
Introduced 1981-06-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Agency Administration.
Private LegislationS 1326 — World War I Veterans Service Pension Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-06-04 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Veterans.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 1335 — Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act
Introduced 1981-06-04 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1348 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to clarify certain requirements which apply to mortgage subsidy bonds.
Introduced 1981-06-09 · Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management. Hearings held.
TaxationS 1045 — A bill to make the use of firearms to commit certain felonies a Federal crime, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1981-04-29 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1046 — Victims of Crime Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-04-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1044 — A bill to establish mandatory sentences for the transportation of stolen goods, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1981-04-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 992 — Bankruptcy Reform Amendments Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-04-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts.
Finance and Financial SectorS 966 — A bill to amend Chapter 13 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
Introduced 1981-04-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 714 — A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the eligibility of members of the military reserves and of the National Guard for basic educational opportunity grants by $500.
Introduced 1981-03-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Education.
EducationS 713 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a refundable tax credit to an employer who pays compensation to an employee for a period during which the employee is participating in Armed Forces training.
Introduced 1981-03-13 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.
TaxationS 715 — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce from sixty to fifty-five the age at which a member of the Armed Forces may retire for nonregular service and to provide for such a reduction in the retired pay of such a member who retires before the age of sixty as may be necessary to avoid any additional cost to the United States.
Introduced 1981-03-13 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 630 — Airline Deregulation Act Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-03-05 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksS 593 — A bill for the relief of Rosita N. Pacto.
Introduced 1981-02-27 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 594 — A bill for the relief of Juan Aristorenas, doctor of medicine.
Introduced 1981-02-27 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 595 — A bill for the relief of Celemente Diaz Ibarra.
Introduced 1981-02-27 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 596 — A bill for the relief of Dennis L. Dalton and James Edward Dalton.
Introduced 1981-02-27 · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Private LegislationS 171 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce the tax effect known as the marriage penalty by permitting the deduction, without regard to whether deductions are itemized, of 20 percent of the earned income of the spouse whose earned income is lower than that of the other spouse.
Introduced 1981-01-20 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 172 — Small Business Direct Expensing Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-01-20 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 61 — A bill to reduce Federal travel and consultant costs, and to improve Federal debt collection procedures.
Introduced 1981-01-06 · Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GAO; OMB; Treasury Department; General Services Administration; Office of Personnel Management.
Economics and Public FinanceS 43 — State and Local Government Fiscal Note Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-01-05 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
Economics and Public FinanceS 45 — Federal Assistance Reform Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-01-05 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Agriculture Department.
Economics and Public FinanceS 30 — A bill to provide for the payment of interest by the Federal Government on any amount due for more than thirty days to any person under the terms of a contract entered into by the Federal Government and such person.
Introduced 1981-01-05 · Subcommittee on Federal Expenditures. Hearings held.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 42 — Debt Collection Practices Improvements Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-01-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Government Processes.
Finance and Financial SectorS 20 — A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the robbery of a controlled substance from a pharmacy.
Introduced 1981-01-05 · Subcommittee on Criminal Law. Hearings held.
Crime and Law EnforcementSJRES 267 — A joint resolution acknowledging the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America for its achievements and recognizing its volunteers for their service to children.
Introduced 1982-10-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Social WelfareSJRES 20 — A joint resolution to designate the month of April, 1981 as Gospel Music Month.
Introduced 1981-01-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Arts, Culture, ReligionSRES 385 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the access of any veteran to hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care and medical treatment furnished by the Veterans' Administration should not be reduced.
Introduced 1982-05-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySRES 363 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to federal funding for fossil fuel programs.
Introduced 1982-04-15 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergySRES 132 — A resolution concerning the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board.
Introduced 1981-05-13 · Disagreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37-57. Record Vote No: 114.
Finance and Financial SectorSRES 17 — A resolution concerning revision of the monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Introduced 1981-01-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking.
Economics and Public FinanceSCONRES 124 — A concurrent resolution concerning the Administration's study of hydroelectric power.
Introduced 1982-09-21 · Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EnergySCONRES 70 — A concurrent resolution relating to Federally insured deposits.
Introduced 1982-03-16 · Referred to the Committee on Banking.
Finance and Financial SectorSCONRES 34 — A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional disapproval of delays in Social Security cost of living increases.
Introduced 1981-09-17 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department.
Social WelfareSCONRES 42 — A concurrent resolution expressing congressional disapproval of "retention contracts" for senior TVA employees.
Introduced 1981-10-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced 1984-10-11 · Amendment SP 7129 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-04-13 · Amendment SP 3003 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-04-05 · Motion to table SP 2890 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50-44. Record Vote No: 55.
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Introduced 1984-04-05 · SP 2892 fell when SP 2890 tabled.
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Introduced 1983-11-11 · Amendment SP 2601 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 2993 — A bill entitled "The Urban Development Action Grant Project Quality Restoration Act of 1984."
Introduced 1984-09-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 2994 — A bill entitled "The Urban Development Action Grant Impaction Profile Improvement Act of 1984."
Introduced 1984-09-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 3015 — Federal Reserve Bank Directors Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-09-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Finance and Financial SectorS 2880 — A bill to extend the existing suspension of duty on natural graphite until January 1, 1985.
Introduced 1984-07-30 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2717 — A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the "Sergeant Alvin C. York Veterans' Administration Medical Center".
Introduced 1984-05-24 · Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from VA, OMB.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 2747 — A bill to designate the Federal building in Oak Ridge, Tennessee as the "Joe L. Evins Federal Building".
Introduced 1984-06-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2636 — Real Property Disposal Policy Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-05-03 · Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA, OMB.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2381 — Defense Contract Audit Agency Abolition Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-03-01 · Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GAO, OMB, Defense Department.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2237 — Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act Amendments of 1984
Introduced 1984-01-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
HealthS 2175 — A bill for the relief of Dennis L. Dolton.
Introduced 1983-11-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.
Private LegislationS 2119 — Citizen Incentive Awards Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-11-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Economics and Public FinanceS 2084 — A bill to amend the Small Business Act to restrict the authority of the Small Business Administration to deny financial assistance to small business concerns solely because the primary business operations of such concerns relate to the communication of ideas.
Introduced 1983-11-11 · Committee on Small Business. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-823.
CommerceS 1947 — Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act
Introduced 1983-10-07 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1080.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1854 — A bill for the relief of the survivors of John Smitherman.
Introduced 1983-09-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Private LegislationS 1843 — A bill to extend by three months the cutoff date for social security disability determinations which will be subject to the provisions allowing continued payment of disability benefits during appeal.
Introduced 1983-09-14 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.
Social WelfareS 1785 — A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability benefits in the case of an individual who is terminally ill.
Introduced 1983-08-04 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.
Social WelfareS 1626 — A bill relating to universal telephone service.
Introduced 1983-07-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 1576 — Federal, State, and Local Drug Forfeiture Fund Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-06-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1575 — National Bridge Improvement Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-06-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1122 — A bill to transfer certain Federal property to the City of Clarksville, the County of Montgomery, and the County of Stewart in Tennessee.
Introduced 1983-04-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service and General Services.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1029 — A bill to amend the Equal Access to Justice Act to include appeals to a board of contract appeals.
Introduced 1983-04-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
LawS 740 — Natural Gas Consumer Protection Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-03-09 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1715 ordered to be reported.
EnergyS 676 — A bill to provide for capital assistance to State and local governments.
Introduced 1983-03-03 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 584 — A bill to provide that no gain shall be recognized for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 from any net gift made before March 4, 1981.
Introduced 1983-02-24 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
TaxationS 486 — A bill to amend chapter 13 of title 18 of the United States Code.
Introduced 1983-02-16 · Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of U.S. Attorney General.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 371 — Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Amendments Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-02-01 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
TaxationS 332 — A bill for the relief of John Smitherman.
Introduced 1983-02-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Private LegislationS 109 — A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the robbery of a controlled substance from a pharmacy.
Introduced 1983-01-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 132 — Anti-Terrorist Petroleum Acquisition Act of 1982
Introduced 1983-01-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 148 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a credit against tax for contributions and payments to sheltered workshops.
Introduced 1983-01-26 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
TaxationS 131 — A bill to require the Economic Regulatory Administration of the Department of Energy to complete the investigation of all oil overcharge cases pending within the Administration.
Introduced 1983-01-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 99 — Emergency Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-01-26 · Subcommittee on Agricultural Credit. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-135.
Agriculture and FoodS 62 — A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative stamp to honor the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Introduced 1983-01-26 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from U.S. Postal Service.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySJRES 351 — A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize volunteers who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youth in need of adult companionship.
Introduced 1984-09-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Housing and Community DevelopmentSJRES 182 — A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 12, 1984, as a time to recognize those volunteers who give of their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to single parent youth.
Introduced 1983-10-20 · See H.J.Res.594.
FamiliesSJRES 144 — A joint resolution designating September 5, 1983, as "National Beale Street, Home-of-the-Blues Day" to commemorate the redevelopment of the historic area where W.C. Handy, originator of the famous music form known as the "Blues", composed the "Memphis Blues" some seventy years ago.
Introduced 1983-08-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Social Sciences and HistorySJRES 120 — A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a special gold medal to Danny Thomas in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding work as an American.
Introduced 1983-06-23 · See H.J.Res.93.
Arts, Culture, ReligionSRES 434 — A resolution relating to the Administration's economic assumptions.
Introduced 1984-08-10 · Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorSCONRES 53 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Tennessee Valley Authority should operate the Ocoee numbered 2 hydro project on the Ocoee River in Tennessee so that water is not diverted from the riverbed for a minimum of one hundred and ten days per calendar year.
Introduced 1983-07-18 · Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sports and RecreationSCONRES 5 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Railroad Retirement Board and representatives of railroad employees and carriers should explore new methods of financing the railroad retirement program.
Introduced 1983-01-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor.
Labor and Employment—
Introduced 1986-10-03 · Amendment SP 3146 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-10-03 · Amendment SP 3147 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-08-11 · Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54-46. Record Vote No: 211.
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Introduced 1986-08-11 · Amendment SP 2691 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-07-31 · Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to SP 2250 agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 55-40. Record Vote No: 173.
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Introduced 1986-06-19 · Amendment SP 2124 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-03-27 · Amendment SP 1718 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 33-67. Record Vote No: 48.
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Introduced 1985-05-09 · Motion to table SP 79 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-44. Record Vote No: 56.
S 2811 — A bill for the relief of Melvin Rosenberg.
Introduced 1986-09-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Private LegislationS 2685 — Tennessee Wilderness Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-07-24 · Subcommittee on Agricultural Research. Hearings held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2521 — A bill to make permanent the duty-free importation of hatter's fur and for other purposes.
Introduced 1986-06-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2358 — Medicare Part C: Catastrophic Health Insurance Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-23 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.
Social WelfareS 2071 — A bill to rescind certain budget authority for the Philippines.
Introduced 1986-02-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Economics and Public FinanceS 1944 — Social Security Disability Hearing Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.
Social WelfareS 1479 — Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Act Amendments of 1985
Introduced 1985-07-22 · Subcommittee on Criminal Law. Hearings held.
Emergency ManagementS 1130 — Small Business Tax Reform Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-05-14 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department.
TaxationS 489 — A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care provided during peacetime.
Introduced 1985-02-21 · Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held.
LawSJRES 141 — A joint resolution to designate the week beginning May 18, 1986, as "National Tourism Week".
Introduced 1985-05-23 · Became Public Law No: 99-98.
CommemorationsSRES 385 — A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that certain action be taken to end hunger in the United States by 1990.
Introduced 1986-04-21 · Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodSRES 399 — A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Small Business Administration be maintained as an independent agency and to urge the President to nominate an Administrator of the Small Business Administration who is dedicated to America's small business community and the United States Small Business Administration.
Introduced 1986-05-08 · Referred to the Committee on Small Business.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 274 — A resolution memorializing certain members of the 101st Airborne Division.
Introduced 1985-12-13 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 1988-10-14 · Amendment SP 3713 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-09-23 · Amendment SP 3281 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-07-27 · Amendment SP 2718 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-07-28 · Amendment SP 2739 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-06-15 · Amendment SP 2367 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 183.
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Introduced 1988-06-15 · Amendment SP 2363 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-06-13 · Amendment SP 2346 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-12-21 · Amendment SP 1378 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-12-11 · Amendment SP 1283 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-10-09 ·
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Introduced 1987-09-25 · Amendment SP 758 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-07-01 ·
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Introduced 1987-04-09 · Amendment SP 133 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-04-09 ·
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Introduced 1987-02-04 · Amendment SP 27 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 2813 — A bill to designate the United States Post Office Building located in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "Lewis E. Moore, Sr., Post Office Building".
Introduced 1988-09-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2653 — A bill to establish a National Commission on the Thrift Industry.
Introduced 1988-07-25 · Considered by Senate.
Finance and Financial SectorS 2585 — A bill to provide that a reduction in force order applicable to employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority shall be implemented, to the greatest extent practicable, in accordance with any collective bargaining agreement applicable to those employees.
Introduced 1988-06-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 2490 — A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care provided during peacetime.
Introduced 1988-06-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
LawS 2410 — A bill to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a study of proxy contests as a vehicle for corporate takeover activity; the role and conduct of institutional investors and their fund managers, including managers of public and private pension funds, in connection with such contests; and the need for, and feasibility of, measures intended to improve protections for persons on whose behalf and for whose benefit fund managers hold securities entitled to vote in such contests.
Introduced 1988-05-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Finance and Financial SectorS 2379 — Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 2301 — A bill relating to the treatment of certain furskins under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Introduced 1988-04-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
AnimalsS 2243 — A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make certain improvements in the program for voluntary certification of medicare supplemental policies, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-03-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 1840 — Targeted Revenue Assistance to Fiscally Distressed Local Governments Act
Introduced 1987-11-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1857 — Medicare Appeal Rights Preservation Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-11-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 1856 — National Historical Publications and Records Commission Amendments of 1988
Introduced 1987-11-05 · Became Public Law No: 100-365.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1530 — A bill to extend for five years the authorization granted under the State and Local Government Cost Estimate Act of 1981.
Introduced 1987-07-23 · Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Federalism. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-192.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1344 — Small Business International Trade and Competition Enhancement Act
Introduced 1987-06-09 · Senate incorporated this measure into S. 1420.
CommerceS 1290 — A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain real property adjacent to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee, for inclusion within the national cemetery located in that site.
Introduced 1987-05-28 · Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1112 — Centers of Excellence in Geriatric Research and Training Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-04-29 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB.
HealthS 1060 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit taxpayers to elect to deduct either State and local sales taxes or State income taxes.
Introduced 1987-04-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 963 — A bill to amend the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-04-08 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 693 — Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act
Introduced 1987-03-10 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 1495 in lieu of this measure.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 647 — Credit Card Account Holder Protection Act
Introduced 1987-03-03 · Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-119.
CommerceS 532 — A bill for the relief of Joseph Keusch.
Introduced 1987-02-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.
Private LegislationS 454 — Medicare Part C: Catastrophic Health Insurance Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-02-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 417 — A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to prohibit, in hearings relating to disability benefits, the adversarial involvement of any representative of the Department of Health and Human Services, or any State agency involved.
Introduced 1987-01-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 313 — A bill to make permanent the duty-free importation of hatter's fur.
Introduced 1987-01-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 328 — Prompt Payment Act Amendments of 1987
Introduced 1987-01-20 · Became Public Law No: 100-496.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 347 — A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care provided during peacetime.
Introduced 1987-01-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Manpower and Personnel (Arm Serv).
LawS 219 — Trade Procedures Reform Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 215 — A bill to amend chapter 13 of title 18 of the United States Code.
Introduced 1987-01-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementSJRES 316 — A joint resolution designating October 1, 1988, as "National Quality First Day".
Introduced 1988-05-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
CommemorationsSRES 446 — A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John James Duncan, of Tennessee.
Introduced 1988-06-23 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressSRES 179 — A resolution to congratulate the University of Tennessee Lady Vols and their coach, Pat Head Summitt on winning the 1987 NCAA National Women's Basketball Championship.
Introduced 1987-03-30 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Sports and Recreation—
Introduced 1990-10-16 · Amendment SP 3007 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1990-10-01 · Amendment SP 2920 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1990-06-14 · Amendment SP 2022 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1990-03-08 · Amendment SP 1331 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1990-02-28 · Amendment SP 1274 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-19. Record Vote No: 21.
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Introduced 1990-02-28 · SP 1271 fell when it's provisions were accepted as a modification to SP 1270.
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Introduced 1989-09-15 · Amendment SP 753 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1989-09-14 · Amendment SP 747 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1989-09-13 · Amendment SP 735 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1989-09-07 · Amendment SP 725 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1989-08-01 ·
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Introduced 1989-08-02 ·
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Introduced 1989-09-14 · Proposed by Senator Adams for Senator Sasser. To provide for the implementation of a police corps pilot program in D.C. and the State of West Virginia.
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Introduced 1989-08-01 ·
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Introduced 1989-05-04 · Amendment SP 95 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1989-05-04 · Amendment SP 96 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1989-04-19 · Amendment SP 60 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 3181 — A bill entitled the "Legislative Line Item Veto Seperate Enrollment Authority Act.
Introduced 1990-10-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977 for a period not to exceed 30 days.
Economics and Public FinanceS 3209 — Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-10-16 · See also H.R. 5835.
Economics and Public Finance