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H.R. 5122:
John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
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.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 109th Congress, in 2005-2006.

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2005-2006

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedApr 6, 2006
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeMay 3, 2006
Occurred: Amendments (21 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseMay 11, 2006
Occurred: Passed SenateJun 22, 2006
Occurred: Differences ResolvedSep 29, 2006
Occurred: Signed by PresidentOct 17, 2006
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Oct 17, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-364.
Other Titles:
-- Authorization bill FY2007, Defense Department
-- Department of Defense FY2007 Authorization bill
-- Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Related:
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Votes:
May 11, 2006: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 396 Ayes, 31 Nays, 5 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jun 22, 2006: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
Sep 29, 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 398 Ayes, 23 Nays, 12 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sep 30, 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 Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
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