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A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985.

Public Law 98-453 · H.J.Res. 656 · 98th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 5, 1984 · Economics and Public Finance

Sponsor: Rep. Jamie Whitten (D-MS-1)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Extends the availability of appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to H.J. Res. 653 until six o'clock p.m., eastern daylight time, October 5, 1984.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 8 actions.

  1. Oct 5, 1984Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 98-453.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 4, 1984FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
  6. FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
  7. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Appropriations Committee
  8. 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.