S. 531 · Became law

Public Law 104-175

Official title: “To authorize a circuit judge who has taken part in an in banc hearing of a case to continue to participate in that case after taking senior status, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The Senate passed it by voice vote on September 28, 1995. A voice vote records no individual votes.

The House passed it by voice vote on July 29, 1996. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on August 6, 1996.

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