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H.R. 4939:
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane...
109th 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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2005-2006

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedMar 13, 2006
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeMar 13, 2006
Occurred: Amendments (321 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseMar 16, 2006
Occurred: Passed SenateMay 4, 2006
Occurred: Differences ResolvedJun 13, 2006
Occurred: Signed by PresidentJun 15, 2006
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Jun 15, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-234.
Other Titles:
-- Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006
-- Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006
Related:
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Votes:
Mar 16, 2006: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 348 Ayes, 71 Nays, 13 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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May 4, 2006: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 77 Ayes, 21 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jun 13, 2006: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 351 Ayes, 67 Nays, 14 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jun 15, 2006: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 98 Ayes, 1 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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