H.R. 4655 [105th]: Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 4655:

Iraq Liberation Act of 1998

105^th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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To establish a program to support a transition to democracy in Iraq.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Benjamin Gilman [R-NY20]show cosponsors (1)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Sep 29, 1998
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Oct 2, 1998
	Passed House	Oct 5, 1998
	Passed Senate	Oct 7, 1998
	Signed by President	Oct 31, 1998

This bill became law. It was signed by William Clinton.

Last Action:

Oct 31, 1998: Became Public Law No: 105-338.

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Oct 5, 1998: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 360 Ayes, 38 Nays, 36 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Oct 7, 1998: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each senator’s position was not kept.

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