H.R. 2877 · Became law

Public Law 105-198

Official title: “To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on March 17, 1998. A voice vote records no individual votes.

The Senate passed it without objection on June 24, 1998. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on July 16, 1998.

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