-
Introduced to the Senate
The bill was introduced by Mike Mansfield and Everett Dirksen. -
Passed by the Senate
-
Passed the House with Amendments
-
Considered and Reported by a Joint Conference Comittee
-
Agreed to by the House
-
Agreed to by the Senate
-
Bill Signed into law
-
First set of Amendments to the act Signed into law
The bill was signed by President Nixon, the amendments extended special provisions and created a uniform rule for absentee voting. -
Second set of Amendments signed into law
The amendments were signed by Gerald Ford, extended special provisions, and expanded protections for other minorities. -
Third set of Amendments passed
Signed into law by Ronald Reagan, the amendments extended special provisions and changed certain provisions related to bailouts.