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PUB 96-78

A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to make possible the establishment of the public debt limit in the future as a part of the congressional budget process.

Public Law 96-78.

Originating Bill

Sponsors

Timeline

Sep 29, 1979

Measure enrolled in House.

Sep 29, 1979

Measure enrolled in Senate.

Sep 29, 1979

Measure presented to President.

Sep 29, 1979

Measure presented to President.

Sep 29, 1979

Signed by President.

Sep 29, 1979

Signed by President.

Sep 29, 1979

Public Law 96-78.

Sep 29, 1979

Public Law 96-78.

Sep 28, 1979

Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

Sep 28, 1979

Measure considered in Senate.

Sep 28, 1979

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, roll call #322 (49-29).

Sep 28, 1979

Measure passed Senate, roll call #322 (49-29).

Sep 26, 1979

Measure called up by special rule in House.

Sep 26, 1979

Measure considered in House.

Sep 26, 1979

Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #511 (219-198).

Sep 26, 1979

Measure passed House, amended, roll call #511 (219-198).

Sep 24, 1979

Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 96-472 (Part I).

Sep 24, 1979

Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means, H. Rept. 96-472 (Part I).

Sep 21, 1979

Introduced in House

Sep 21, 1979

Introduced in House

Sep 21, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sep 21, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

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