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H.J.Res. 81 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Providing for the appointment of Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

H.J.Res. 81 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2006, sponsored by Ralph Regula with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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 7, 2006
Co-sponsors
3
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 109-216

What it does

Appoints Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ralph Regula (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 7, 2006
  • Passed the HouseApr 4, 2006
  • Passed the SenateApr 5, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 7, 2006
  • Became lawApr 13, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-216. (Apr 13, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Apr 4, 2006 · Passed
    406–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Committee on House Administration

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