National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
Official title: “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 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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“Specifically, Section 1128 of Public Law 108-136 (5 U.S.C. 7101 note) requires that federal agencies conduct an annual survey of its employees to assess leadership and management practices that contribute to agency performance and employee satisfaction, pursuant to OPM regulations. Critically, such regulations in Title 5 Part 250, Subpart C of the Code of Federal Regulations mandate that agencies conduct”
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How it passed
The House passed it 362 to 40 on November 7, 2003, with 2 members voting Present and 31 who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 95 to 3 on November 12, 2003, with 2 senators who did not vote.
It became law on November 24, 2003.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 1588”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 218 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| House Democrats | 144 | 39 | 2 | 20 |
| House independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 44 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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