PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Became Public Law No: 106-85.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 27, 1999
Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2000 through November 5, 1999. Increases the maximum amount of funds available for projects for decennial census programs under such law. Extends, until November 5, 1999, a certain provision of law that allows fewer than three members of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to constitute a quorum.
People & committees
Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] · R–FL
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Became Public Law No: 106-85.
Became Public Law No: 106-85.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 424 - 2 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H11075)
House roll call 546 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 424 - 2 (Roll no. 546).(text: CR H11075)
House roll call 546 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 73.
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H11075-11085)
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13487)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13487)
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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