S. 2986 · 108th Congress

A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.

Stage
Signed by the president
Sponsor
Bill Frist
Introduced
2004-11-16
Latest action
2004-11-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Action history

  1. 2004-11-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. 2004-11-19On passage Passed by recorded vote: 208 - 204 (Roll no. 536).
  3. 2004-11-19On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 218 (Roll no. 535).
  4. 2004-11-19The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.
  5. 2004-11-19Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Stenholm motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment providing that the provisions of the bill shall not apply after April 15, 2005.
  6. 2004-11-19Mr. Stenholm moved to commit with instructions to Ways and Means.
  7. 2004-11-19The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. 2004-11-19DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S. 2986.
  9. 2004-11-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2986.
  10. 2004-11-19Rule provides for consideration of S. 2986 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides for one motion to commit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
  11. 2004-11-19Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 856.
  12. 2004-11-19Rule H. Res. 856 passed House.
  13. 2004-11-19Signed by President.
  14. 2004-11-19Became Public Law No: 108-415.
  15. 2004-11-18Held at the desk.
  16. 2004-11-18Received in the House.
  17. 2004-11-18Presented to President.
  18. 2004-11-17Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 856 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 2986 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The resolution provides for one motion to commit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
  19. 2004-11-17Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  20. 2004-11-17Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 44. Record Vote Number: 213.
  21. 2004-11-17Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  22. 2004-11-16Introduced in Senate
  23. 2004-11-16Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 805.