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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.

Public Law 104-90 · H.J.Res. 153 · 104th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Jan 4, 1996 · Economics and Public Finance

Sponsor: Rep. Jim Walsh (R-NY-25)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996, at a level that is to be no more than the current level, for the District of Columbia.

(Sec. 106) Makes appropriations in this title available, unless otherwise provided for in this title or an applicable appropriations Act, until the first of the following events: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity of this title; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) January 25, 1996.

(Sec. 111) Provides that if funding is not provided for an ongoing project or the projects's rate of operations is significantly reduced it may be continued at a minimal level. Defines minimal level as the current rate reduced by 25 percent.

(Sec. 116) Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this title to implement any system of registration of unmarried cohabiting couples, whether homosexual, lesbian, or heterosexual.

Committees

The record shows no committee referral for this bill.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.

  1. Jan 4, 1996Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-90.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Jan 3, 1996FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  7. FloorFloor · Mr. Walsh asked unanimous consent to consider.
  8. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  9. FloorFloor · CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION - - Mr. Walsh unanimous consent to call up the resolution, that the resolution be considered as passed, and that a motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  10. FloorFloor · Mr. Durbin objected to the unanimous consent request.
  11. FloorFloor · CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION - Mr. Walsh unanimous consent to call up the resolution, that the resolution be considered as passed, and that a motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  12. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.