National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Official title: “To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgments against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 369 to 46 on January 16, 2008, with 15 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 91 to 3 on January 22, 2008, with 6 senators who did not vote.
It became law on January 28, 2008.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4986”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 187 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| House Democrats | 182 | 42 | 0 | 7 |
| Senate Republicans | 46 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senate Democrats | 44 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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