H.R. 4986 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
H.R. 4986 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 2008, sponsored by Ike Skelton with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-181
What it does
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ike Skelton (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2008
- Passed the HouseJan 16, 2008
- Passed the SenateJan 22, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJan 24, 2008
- Became lawJan 28, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-181. (Jan 28, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jan 22, 2008 · Bill Passed91–3 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 16, 2008 · Passed369–46
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008House · Jan 16, 2008
- A bill to provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as…Senate · Jan 22, 2008
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