A bill disapproving the cancellations transmitted by the President on October 6, 1997, regarding Public Law 105-45.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Nov 1997): Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12693)
What this bill does
This bill, S. 1292, would disapprove of the President's decision to cancel funding for 36 military construction projects. These projects were part of the Military Construction Appropriations Act for 1998, which is identified as Public Law 105-45. The bill specifically lists 34 cancellation numbers that Congress is voting to overturn.
The bill affects military construction projects that were subject to the President's cancellation. By disapproving these cancellations, Congress would be voting to reinstate the previously approved funding for these specific projects. The bill addresses funding related to air bases, Army posts, and armed forces reserves.
S. 1292 has passed the Senate without amendment by a vote of 69 yeas to 30 nays. The bill's next step is to be considered by the House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Disapproves the President's cancellations (line item veto) of appropriations for 36 military construction projects in the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998.
Timeline
13 Nov 1997
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12693)
Common questions
- What does S. 1292 do?
- This bill, S. 1292, would disapprove of the President's decision to cancel funding for 36 military construction projects. These projects were part of the Military Construction Appropriations Act for 1998, which is identified as Public Law 105-45. The bill specifically lists 34 cancellation numbers that Congress is voting to overturn. The bill affects military construction projects that were subject to the President's cancellation. By disapproving these cancellations, Congress would be voting to reinstate the previously approved funding for these specific projects. The bill addresses funding related to air bases, Army posts, and armed forces reserves. S. 1292 has passed the Senate without amendment by a vote of 69 yeas to 30 nays. The bill's next step is to be considered by the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 1292 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1292. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1292?
- S. 1292 was sponsored by Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] (R-AK), with 41 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1292?
- Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12693) (13 Nov 1997).
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