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H.R. 1591:
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007
110th 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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2007-2008

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Overview

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedMar 20, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeMar 20, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (200 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseMar 23, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateMar 29, 2007
Occurred: Differences ResolvedApr 25, 2007
Failed: Vetoed by PresidentMay 1, 2007
Failed: Failed Veto Override in HouseMay 2, 2007
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
May 2, 2007: On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
Other Titles:
-- Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007
-- Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
-- Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007
Related:
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Votes:
Mar 23, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 218 Ayes, 212 Nays, 4 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Mar 29, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 51 Ayes, 47 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Apr 25, 2007: 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 218 Ayes, 208 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Apr 26, 2007: 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 51 Ayes, 46 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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May 2, 2007: The House of Representatives attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, but failed, by roll call vote. The totals were 222 Ayes, 203 Nays, 8 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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