Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

H.R. 2029 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 24, 2015, sponsored by Charles W. Dent. Congress held 20 roll call votes on it.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 24, 2015
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Public law: Public Law 114-113

What it does

Highlights: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 provides FY2016 appropriations; extends expiring tax provisions; and affects policies in areas including oil exports, intelligence, cybersecurity, health care, financial services, visa waivers, and conservation. The bill provides appropriations for the federal government through the end of FY2016.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles W. Dent (R-PA)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 24, 2015
Passed the HouseApr 30, 2015
Passed the SenateNov 10, 2015
Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2015
Became lawDec 18, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-113. (Dec 18, 2015)

How Congress voted

On the Motion
Senate · Dec 18, 2015 · Motion Agreed to65–33
On the Motion
Senate · Dec 18, 2015 · Motion Agreed to73–25
On the Motion to Table
Senate · Dec 18, 2015 · Motion to Table Failed31–67
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Dec 18, 2015 · Cloture Motion Agreed to72–26
On Concurring in Senate Amdt with Amdt Specified in Section 3(a) of H.Res. 566
House · Dec 18, 2015 · Passed316–113
On Concurring in Senate Amdt with Amdt Specified in Section 3(b) of H.Res. 566
House · Dec 17, 2015 · Passed318–109
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Nov 10, 2015 · Bill Passed93–0
On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Nov 5, 2015 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to93–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies…House · Apr 29, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 30, 2015
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies…House · Apr 30, 2015
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies…House · Apr 30, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Oct 1, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Nov 5, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Nov 10, 2015
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies…House · Dec 17, 2015
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies…House · Dec 18, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Dec 18, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Dec 18, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Dec 18, 2015
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…Senate · Dec 18, 2015

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Committees

Appropriations Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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