S. 1736 · Became law

Public Law 109-229

Official title: “To provide for the participation of employees in the judicial branch in the Federal leave transfer program for disasters and emergencies.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on May 22, 2006. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on May 31, 2006.

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