FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Official title: “To modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 61 to 39 on August 5, 2010.
The House passed it 247 to 161 on August 10, 2010, with 25 members who did not vote.
It became law on August 10, 2010.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment”. Senate, “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1586 with Amendment No. 4575.)”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 2 | 158 | 0 | 18 |
| House Democrats | 245 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Senate Republicans | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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