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H.R. 3222:
Department of Defense 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.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 110th Congress, in 2007-2008.

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2007-2008

Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJul 30, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 30, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (104 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseAug 5, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateOct 3, 2007
Occurred: Differences ResolvedNov 8, 2007
Occurred: Signed by PresidentNov 13, 2007
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Nov 13, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-116.
Related:
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Votes:
Aug 5, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 395 Ayes, 13 Nays, 24 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 3, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by Voice Vote. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
Nov 8, 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 400 Ayes, 15 Nays, 17 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 8, 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 Voice Vote. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
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