John Melcher
Senator for Montana · Democrat
Born 1924 · Died 2018
John Melcher
- S.Res. 512 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should continue to administ… October 21, 1988 · In committee
- S. 2832 · A bill to provide that the Bureau of Labor Statistics conduct a study to examine inflation with respect to sp… September 26, 1988 · In committee
- S. 2831 · A bill to require that the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers be utilized by a Federal officer or a… September 26, 1988 · In committee
- S. 2830 · Federal Crop Insurance Commission Act of 1988 September 26, 1988 · In committee
- S. 2826 · Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act September 23, 1988 · In committee
6 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Montana | Democrat | January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1989 |
| Senate | Montana | Democrat | January 4, 1977 – January 3, 1983 |
| House | Montana · District 2 | Democrat | January 14, 1975 – January 3, 1977 |
| House | Montana · District 2 | Democrat | January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 |
| House | Montana · District 2 | Democrat | January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1973 |
| House | Montana · District 2 | Democrat | January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1971 |
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· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S.J.Res. 335: Became Public Law No: 100-603.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 2751: Pocket Vetoed by President.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 2457: Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 1849: Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 1704: Became Public Law No: 100-552.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 659: Became Public Law No: 100-532.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S.Res. 512: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
· Bills sponsored
Introduced as sponsor: S.Res. 512 (100th Congress): A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should continue to administer the Export Enhancement Program.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 187: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1147.
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Voted Nay — Recorded vote: S. 2011 (Senate recorded vote (100th Congress))
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