Senate bill · 100th Congress · Latest step: To the President
Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987
Open in Bill Explorer →Where it went
- IntroducedMar 12, 1987
- Committee actionMar 24, 1987
- Passed SenateApr 21, 1987 · 59–31
- Passed HouseJun 3, 1987 · by voice vote
- To the PresidentJun 10, 1987
- Became law—
Latest action: Jun 23, 1987 — Veto message referred to Committee on Commerce by Yea-Nay Vote. 53-45. Record Vote No: 154.
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.
John Danforth (R-MO), Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Timothy Wirth (D-CO).
More from the sponsor
Other 100th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Ernest Hollings.
- S.J.Res. 251 (100th) A joint resolution designating March 4, 1988, as "Department of Commerce Day".
- S.J.Res. 227 (100th) A joint resolution to express gratitude for law enforcement personnel.
- S.J.Res. 96 (100th) A joint resolution designating April 3, 1987, as "Interstate Commerce Commission Day".
- S. 1628 (100th) An original bill to extend the Aviation Insurance Program for 5 years.
- S. 1196 (100th) Marine Science, Technology, and Resource Development Act of 1987
- S. 1667 (100th) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1987
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.