Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Official title: “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 260 to 167 on April 14, 2011, with 6 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 81 to 19 on April 14, 2011.
It became law on April 15, 2011.
The question on the official record: House, “On Passage”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1473”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 179 | 59 | 0 | 3 |
| House Democrats | 81 | 108 | 0 | 3 |
| Senate Republicans | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 48 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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