Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
Official title: “Making consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.”
Earlier name of the bill: “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012”.
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How it passed
The House passed it 298 to 121 on November 17, 2011, with 14 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 70 to 30 on November 17, 2011.
It became law on November 18, 2011.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 2112”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 133 | 101 | 0 | 7 |
| House Democrats | 165 | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| Senate Republicans | 17 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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