A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1989 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

S. 2749 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Aug 11, 1988, sponsored by John Stennis. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Aug 11, 1988
Policy area: Defense
Public law: Public Law 100-526

Sponsor

John Stennis (D-MS)

Where it stands

IntroducedAug 11, 1988
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 24, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To adopt the conference report on S 2749, military base closings, to create a commission to recommend, by…House · Oct 12, 1988
To adopt the conference report on S 2749, military base closings, to establish an advisory commission to…Senate · Oct 12, 1988

Other Defense bills in the 100th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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