Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
Latest action · Mar 20, 2006 Became Public Law No: 109-182.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 2, 2005
- Passed HouseApr 28, 2005
- Passed SenateMar 16, 2006
- To the PresidentMar 17, 2006
- Became lawMar 20, 2006
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
Amends federal law to increase the statutory limit on the public debt from $8.184 trillion to $8.965 trillion.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 54 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 47 | Joint Resolution Passed52–48 | Mar 16, 2006 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 14
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 20, 2006Became Public Law No: 109-182.
- Mar 20, 2006Signed by President.
- Mar 17, 2006Presented to President.
- Mar 16, 2006Cleared for White House.
- Mar 16, 2006Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2236-2241)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 95 | Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. | Related bill | Apr 28, 2005 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Economics and Public Finance.
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