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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 10, 1997
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize appropriations for refugee and entrant assistance.
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Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R–MI
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Became Public Law No: 105-136.
Became Public Law No: 105-136.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to without objection.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10943-10944)
Mr. Armey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11683-11684)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 230 - 193 (Roll No. 482).
House roll call 482 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 230 - 193 (Roll No. 482).
House roll call 482 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8291)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8061-8062)
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9091)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9091)
Introduced in Senate
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