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H.R. 2764:
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
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
Track H.R. 2764 [110th]

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Primary Source

See H.R. 2764 [110th] on THOMAS for the official source of information on this bill or resolution.

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJun 18, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 18, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (156 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJun 22, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateSep 6, 2007
Occurred: Signed by PresidentDec 26, 2007
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Dec 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-161.
Other Titles:
-- Omnibus Appropriations bill
-- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007
-- Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007
-- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008
-- ED 1.0 Act
-- Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, 2008
-- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007
-- Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Science Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police Merger Implementation Act of 2007
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Votes:
Jun 22, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 241 Ayes, 178 Nays, 13 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sep 6, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 81 Ayes, 12 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence

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Center for American Progress
Washington Office on Latin America
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Sierra Club
Public Citizen
Downsize DC
Catholics for the Common Good
Susan B. Anthony List

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