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S. 1322 (104th): Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995

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The Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 is a public law of the United States passed by the post-Republican Revolution 104th Congress on October 23, 1995. The proposed law was adopted by the Senate (93–5), and the House (374–37). The Act became law without a presidential signature on November 8, 1995.

The Act recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel and called for Jerusalem to remain an undivided city. Its purpose was to set aside funds for the relocation of the Embassy of the United States in Israel from its location in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, by May 31, 1999. For this purpose it withheld 50% of the funds appropriated to the State Department specifically for "Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad" as allocated in fiscal year 1999 …

Sponsor and status

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Robert Dole

Sponsor. Senator for Kansas. Republican.

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Last Updated: Dec 15, 1995
Length: 8 pages
Introduced
Oct 13, 1995
104th Congress (1995–1996)
Status

Enacted — By 10 Day Rule on Nov 8, 1995

This bill became enacted on November 8, 1995 after ten days elapsed after being presented to the President.

Law
Pub.L. 104-45
Cosponsors

76 Cosponsors (44 Republicans, 32 Democrats)

Source
Congress.gov

History

Oct 13, 1995
 
Introduced

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Oct 18, 1995
 
Ordered Reported

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Oct 24, 1995
 
Passed Senate (House next)

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Oct 24, 1995
 
Passed House

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Nov 8, 1995
 
Enacted — By 10 Day Rule

The bill was enacted by failing to be signed or vetoed by the President within ten days of receiving the bill from Congress (Sundays excepted).

S. 1322 (104th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number S. 1322. This is the one from the 104th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress, which met from Jan 4, 1995 to Oct 4, 1996. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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