National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997
Official title: “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1997 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 285 to 132 on August 1, 1996, with 16 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 73 to 26 on September 10, 1996, with 1 senator who did not vote.
It became law on September 23, 1996.
The question on the official record: House, “On agreeing to the conference report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 3230”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 194 | 35 | 0 | 5 |
| House Democrats | 91 | 96 | 0 | 11 |
| House independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 50 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 23 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
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