S.643: A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to reauthorize State mediation programs.

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Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY2010 for State mediation programs.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 643.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 2 (Roll no. 241).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 109-17.
March 16, 2005

Introduced in the Senate by Pat Roberts (R-Kan.)

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