S. 3930 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Military Commissions Act of 2006
S. 3930 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2006, sponsored by Mitch McConnell with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 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
- Sep 22, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 109-366
What it does
Military Commissions Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) States that the authority under this Act to establish military commissions (commissions) may not be construed to alter or limit the the President's authority under the Constitution or laws of the United States to establish commissions for areas declared to be under martial law or in occupied territories should circumstances so require. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 10, 2006
- Became lawOct 17, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-366. (Oct 17, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 29, 2006 · Passed250–170 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 28, 2006 · Bill Passed65–34
Every roll call vote on this bill
- In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Sep 27, 2006
- To strike the provision regarding habeas review.Senate · Sep 28, 2006
- To provide for congressional oversight of certain Central Intelligence Agency programs.Senate · Sep 28, 2006
- To prohibit the establishment of new military commissions after December 31, 2011.Senate · Sep 28, 2006
- To provide for the protection of United States persons in the implementation of treaty obligations.Senate · Sep 28, 2006
- A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 28, 2006
- Military Commissions ActHouse · Sep 29, 2006
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