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HR 4 - 109

Pension Protection Act of 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-280.

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Aug 17, 2006

Signed by President.

Aug 17, 2006

Signed by President.

Aug 17, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-280.

Aug 17, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-280.

Aug 14, 2006

Presented to President.

Aug 14, 2006

Presented to President.

Aug 4, 2006

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 3, 2006

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8747-8765)

Aug 3, 2006

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 5. Record Vote Number: 230.

Aug 3, 2006

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 5. Record Vote Number: 230.

Aug 3, 2006

Cleared for White House.

Jul 31, 2006

Received in the Senate, deemed read the first time on July 28 (Legislative Day July 26) 2006 pursuant to the order of July 28.

Jul 31, 2006

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.

Jul 28, 2006

Introduced in House

Jul 28, 2006

Introduced in House

Jul 28, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 28, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 28, 2006

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 966 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4, in the House.

Jul 28, 2006

Rule H. Res. 966 passed House.

Jul 28, 2006

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 966. (consideration: CR H6040-6170)

Jul 28, 2006

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4, in the House.

Jul 28, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.

Jul 28, 2006

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6163)

Jul 28, 2006

Mr. Miller, George moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce. (consideration: CR H6163-6169; text: CR H6163-6167)

Jul 28, 2006

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George Miller motion to recommit.

Jul 28, 2006

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6169)

Jul 28, 2006

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 222 (Roll no. 421).

Jul 28, 2006

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 131, 1 Present (Roll no. 422).(text: CR H6040-6153)

Jul 28, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 28, 2006

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 131, 1 Present (Roll no. 422). (text: CR H6040-6153)

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