Senate bill · 100th Congress · Public Law 100-329
A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, and for other purposs.
Became law on Jun 7, 1988.
Open in Bill Explorer →Where it went
- IntroducedDec 21, 1987
- Committee actionMar 29, 1988
- Passed SenateMay 18, 1988 · by voice vote
- Passed HouseMay 24, 1988 · by voice vote
- To the PresidentMay 26, 1988
- Became lawJun 7, 1988
Latest action: Jun 7, 1988 — Became Public Law No: 100-329.
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 2 Democrats
1 of 3 cosponsors (33%) are from the other party.
Lloyd Bentsen (D-TX), William Gramm (R-TX), John Johnston (D-LA).
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 30, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.