S. 735 [104th]: Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (GovTrack.us)

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S. 735:

Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996

104^th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the Senate ("S."). A bill must be passed by both the Senate and House and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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A bill to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor:

Sen. Robert Dole [R-KS]show cosponsors (8)

Text:

Summary | Full Text

Status:

	Introduced	Apr 27, 1995
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	May 1, 1995
	Amendments (56 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed Senate	Jun 7, 1995
	Passed House	Mar 14, 1996
	Differences Resolved	Apr 17, 1996
	Signed by President	Apr 24, 1996

This bill became law. It was signed by William Clinton.

Last Action:

Apr 24, 1996: Became Public Law No: 104-132.

Other Titles:

-- Antiterrorism bill

-- Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 1996

-- Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996

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Jun 7, 1995: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 91 Ayes, 8 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Mar 14, 1996: This bill passed in the House of Representatives without objection. A record of each representative’s position was not kept.

Apr 17, 1996: 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 91 Ayes, 8 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Apr 18, 1996: 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 293 Ayes, 133 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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