Joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974, and for other purposes.
Public Law 93-118 · H.J.Res. 753 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Oct 4, 1973 · Economics and Public Finance
Sponsor: Rep. George Mahon (D-TX-19)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Makes continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1974 for projects or activities which were conducted in fiscal year 1973.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 6 actions.
- Oct 4, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-118.
- PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 3, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.