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H J Res 47 - Debt Limit Increase Resolution - National Key Vote

Timeline

Executive Signed
March 20, 2006
Senate Joint Resolution Passed
March 16, 2006
Introduced
May 2, 2005
House Joint Resolution Passed
April 28, 2005

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Stage Details

Legislation-Joint Resolution - Signed (Executive) - Became Public Law No. 109-182 - March 20, 2006

Signed by President George Bush

Public Law No. 109-182
Full Bill Text

Legislation-Joint Resolution - Joint Resolution Passed (Senate) (52-48) - March 16, 2006

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Debt Limit Increase Resolution

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a resolution that increases the public debt limit to $8.97 trillion.

Legislation-Joint Resolution - Introduced (House) - May 2, 2005

Title: Debt Limit Increase Resolution

Legislation-Joint Resolution - Joint Resolution Passed (House) - April 28, 2005