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H.R.5948
Title: To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 7/27/2006) Cosponsors (13)
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 109-480 [GPO: Text, PDF]
ALL ACTIONS:
- 7/27/2006:
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1552-1553)
- 7/27/2006:
- Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 7/27/2006:
- Referred to House International Relations
- 7/27/2006:
- Referred to House Judiciary
- 7/27/2006:
- Referred to House Financial Services
- 10/18/2006:
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
- 12/7/2006 11:52am:
- Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 12/7/2006 11:54am:
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8905-8909)
- 12/7/2006 11:54am:
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5948.
- 12/7/2006 12:12pm:
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 12/8/2006 5:29pm:
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9088-9089)
- 12/8/2006 5:38pm:
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 2 (Roll no. 537). (text: CR 12/7/2006 H8905-8906)
- 12/8/2006 5:38pm:
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 12/8/2006:
- Received in the Senate, read twice.
- 12/9/2006:
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11830)
- 12/9/2006:
- Cleared for White House.
- 12/11/2006:
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 1/3/2007:
- Presented to President.
- 1/12/2007:
- Signed by President.
- 1/12/2007:
- Became Public Law No: 109-480.