H.R. 651 · Became law

Public Law 105-189

Official title: “To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction of a hydroelectric project located in the State of Washington, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on March 11, 1997. A voice vote records no individual votes.

The Senate passed it without objection on June 25, 1998. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on July 14, 1998.

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