S. 2986 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.
S. 2986 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Nov 16, 2004, sponsored by Bill Frist. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 16, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 108-415
What it does
Amends Federal law to increase the statutory limit on the public debt from $7.384 trillion to $8.184 trillion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 16, 2004
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 18, 2004
- Became lawNov 19, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-415. (Nov 19, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 18, 2004 · Passed208–204 - On Motion to Commit with Instructions
House · Nov 18, 2004 · Failed194–218 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Nov 17, 2004 · Bill Passed52–44
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.Senate · Nov 17, 2004
- To amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limitHouse · Nov 18, 2004
- To amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limitHouse · Nov 18, 2004
More bills from Bill Frist in the 108th Congress
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 108th Congress
- H.J.Res. 1: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 13: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 18: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 2: Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003
- H.R. 1559: Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003
- H.J.Res. 69: Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2555: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 3146: To extend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program, and certain tax and…
- H.J.Res. 75: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 3289: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and…
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