S. 533 · Became law

Public Law 104-219

Official title: “To clarify the rules governing removal of cases to Federal court, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The House passed it by voice vote on September 17, 1996. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on October 1, 1996.

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