H.R. 6166 (109th): Military Commissions Act of 2006
- Introduced:
Sep 25, 2006
109th Congress, 2005–2006- Status:
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Died in a previous Congress
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on September 27, 2006 but was never passed by the Senate.
- Sponsor:
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Duncan Hunter
Representative for California's 52nd congressional district
Republican - Text:
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Last Updated: Nov 13, 2006
Length: 97 pages - See Instead:
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S. 3930 (same title)
Enacted — Signed by the President — Oct 17, 2006
About the bill
- Full Title
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.
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- What is a bill?
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The “H.R.” in “H.R. 6166” means this is a House of Representatives 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.
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History
Details
- Cosponsors
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1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
- Committee Assignments
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- Votes
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Sep 27, 2006 4:28 p.m.
Failed 195/228Sep 27, 2006 4:45 p.m.
Passed 253/168
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