National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Official title: “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 370 to 58 on November 5, 2015, with 5 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 91 to 3 on November 10, 2015, with 6 senators who did not vote.
It became law on November 25, 2015.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”. Senate, “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 235 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| House Democrats | 135 | 49 | 0 | 4 |
| Senate Republicans | 48 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Senate Democrats | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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