Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000
Official title: “To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to strengthen the safety net for agricultural producers by providing greater access to more affordable risk management tools and improved protection from production and income loss, to improve the efficiency and integrity of the Federal crop insurance program.”
Earlier name of the bill: “Risk Management for the 21st Century Act”.
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How it passed
The House passed it by voice vote on May 25, 2000. A voice vote records no individual votes.
The Senate passed it 91 to 4 on May 25, 2000, with 5 senators who did not vote.
It became law on June 22, 2000.
The question on the official record: Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 2559”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate Republicans | 48 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Senate Democrats | 43 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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