A bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

Overview Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Bingaman [D-NM](no cosponsors) Cosponsors: Text: Summary | Full Text Status: Introduced Mar 10, 2008 Reported by Committee Mar 11, 2008 Amendments (5 proposed) View Amendments Passed Senate Apr 10, 2008 Passed House Apr 29, 2008 Signed by President May 8, 2008 This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush. Last Action: May 8, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-229. Related: See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. Votes: Apr 10, 2008: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 91 Ayes, 4 Nays, 5 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details. You are not tracking any senators or representatives. To see their votes here, look up a Member of Congress. Apr 29, 2008: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 291 Ayes, 117 Nays, 23 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details. You are not tracking any senators or representatives. To see their votes here, look up a Member of Congress. View all 6 votes on this bill.

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