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H.R. 2608 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

H.R. 2608 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 21, 2011, sponsored by Sam Graves with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jul 21, 2011
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Commerce
Public law
Public Law 112-36

What it does

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2012. (Sec. 101) Makes appropriations for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2011 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 (division A of Public Law 112-10); and (2) the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (divis…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sam Graves (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 21, 2011
  • Passed the HouseSep 22, 2011
  • Passed the SenateJul 28, 2011
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2011
  • Became lawOct 5, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-36. (Oct 5, 2011)

How Congress voted

  • On Concurring in Senate Amdt to House Amdt to Senate Amdt
    House · Oct 4, 2011 · Passed
    352–66
  • On the Motion
    Senate · Sep 26, 2011 · Motion Agreed to
    79–12
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Sep 26, 2011 · Cloture Motion Rejected
    54–35
  • On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
    House · Sep 23, 2011 · Passed
    219–203
  • On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
    House · Sep 21, 2011 · Failed
    195–230

Every roll call vote on this bill

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