H.R. 4890 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006
H.R. 4890 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 7, 2006, sponsored by Paul D. Ryan with 110 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the cancellation (line item veto) of any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, item of direct spending, or targeted tax benefit within 45 days after its enactment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul D. Ryan (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 106 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 22, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589. (Sep 5, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 22, 2006 · Passed247–172 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 22, 2006 · Failed170–249
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Legislative Line Item Veto ActHouse · Jun 22, 2006
- Legislative Line Item Veto ActHouse · Jun 22, 2006
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Committees
- Rules Committee
- Budget Committee
More
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