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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 2, 2000
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip laboratory, administrative, and support space to house base operations for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located on Mauna Kea at Hilo, Hawaii.Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D–NY
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Became Public Law No: 106-383.
Became Public Law No: 106-383.
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 by voice vote. (text: CR H10014)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10014)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2498.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10014-10015)
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5159)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5159)
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5159)
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5159)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3263)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3262-3263)
Introduced in Senate
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