A joint resolution disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 12-83. Record Vote No: 271.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 20, 1993

Disapproves the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on July 13, 1993.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D–CA

Committees

Armed Services Committee

6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Sep 20, 1993
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 12-83. Record Vote No: 271.
Senate roll call 271 · Individual votes
Sep 20, 1993
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 12-83. Record Vote No: 271.
Senate roll call 271 · Individual votes
Sep 20, 1993
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11964-11982, S12000-12001, S12003-12004)
Jul 30, 1993
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.
Jul 30, 1993
Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Nunn unfavorably without amendment. With written report No. 103-118.
Jul 30, 1993
Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Nunn unfavorably without amendment. With written report No. 103-118.
Jul 30, 1993
Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported without amendment unfavorably.
Jul 20, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 20, 1993
Introduced in Senate

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/114

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres114/BILLS-103sjres114rs.htm

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Discuss S.J.Res.114, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/114

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres114/BILLS-103sjres114rs.htm

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Discuss S.J.Res.114, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/114

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres114/BILLS-103sjres114rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.J.Res.114, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/114

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-07-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres114/BILLS-103sjres114rs.htm

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