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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 24, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 23, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States through October 7, 2017.
Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase the amount of any corporate estimated tax installment otherwise due by a corporation with assets of not less than $1 billion for the third quarter of 2013 by 0.25% of such amount.
Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2008, whichever occurs first.
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Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] · D–NY
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Became Public Law No: 110-287.
Became Public Law No: 110-287.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Cleared for White House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7432)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7432)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 896.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6831)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6831)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 93.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6831-6833)
Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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