A bill to provide for the closing and realigning of certain military installations during a certain period.

H.R. 4481 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 1988, sponsored by Richard Armey. Congress held 6 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: Apr 28, 1988
Policy area: Defense
Public law: Public Law 100-456

Sponsor

Richard Armey (R-TX)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 28, 1988
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawSep 29, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To adopt H RES 489, the rule to allow house floor consideration of HR 4481, defense savings act, a bill to…House · Jul 7, 1988
To amend HR 4481, defense savings act, to strike certain provisions requiring congressional approval of…House · Jul 7, 1988
To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 4481, military base closings, to provide that military bases…House · Jul 12, 1988
To amend H RES 489, the rule to allow floor consideration of HR 4481, military base closings, to begin.House · Jul 12, 1988
To adopt the conference report on HR 4481, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to allocate over $221 billion…House · Sep 28, 1988
To adopt the conference report on HR 4481, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to authorize approximately…Senate · Sep 28, 1988

Other Defense bills in the 100th Congress

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

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