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H.R. 4939 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006

H.R. 4939 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2006, sponsored by Jerry Lewis. Congress held 42 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
Became law
Introduced
Mar 13, 2006
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Public law
Public Law 109-234

What it does

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1: Department of Agriculture - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2006 for the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for P.L. 480 title II grants (emergency and non-emergency food assistance).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jerry Lewis (R-CA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 13, 2006
  • Passed the HouseJun 12, 2006
  • Passed the SenateMay 4, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentJun 15, 2006
  • Became lawJun 15, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-234. (Jun 15, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • On the Conference Report
    Senate · Jun 15, 2006 · Conference Report Agreed to
    98–1
  • On Agreeing to the Conference Report
    House · Jun 13, 2006 · Passed
    351–67
  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · May 4, 2006 · Bill Passed
    77–21
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · May 2, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
    92–4
  • On the Motion to Table
    Senate · Apr 26, 2006 · Motion to Table Agreed to
    68–28
  • On Passage
    House · Mar 16, 2006 · Passed
    348–71
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · Mar 16, 2006 · Failed
    188–233
  • On Sustaining the Ruling of the Chair
    House · Mar 16, 2006 · Passed
    223–193

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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