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

Public Law 104-94 · H.J.Res. 134 · 104th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Jan 6, 1996 · Economics and Public Finance

Sponsor: Rep. Robert Livingston (R-LA-1)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Makes continuing appropriations, in any case during FY 1996 in which appropriations are not otherwise available for the programs and activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to ensure payment of the following: (1) existing veterans' benefits; and (2) Veterans Health Administration contractors when due for services provided that relate directly to patient health and safety.

Defines existing benefits as those that have been adjudicated and authorized for payment as of: (1) December 15, 1995; or (2) if appropriations for such benefits are available (other than as provided for above) after December 15, 1995, the last day on which appropriations for payment of such benefits are available.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Jan 6, 1996Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-94.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jan 5, 1996Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment to the Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. FloorFloor · House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 336.
  6. FloorFloor · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 336 Reported to House. Providing for the disposition of the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 134 in the House. Upon adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Spearker's table the joint resolution H.J. Res. 13…
  7. Dec 22, 1995FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  8. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 3110 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Dec 20, 1995Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Livingston raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Livingston stated that the amendment contained in the motion dealt with funding and authorizing activities outside the Department of Veterans Affairs and was therefore not germane to the…
  10. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Livingston moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
  11. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Livingston raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Livingston stated that the content of the amendment contained in the motion dealt with funding and authorizing activities outside the Department of Veterans Affairs and was, therefore, n…
  12. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. FloorFloor · On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 1 (Roll no. 874).House roll call 874
  14. FloorFloor · On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 234 (Roll no. 873).House roll call 873
  15. FloorFloor · The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
  16. FloorFloor · On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 176 (Roll no. 872).House roll call 872
  17. FloorFloor · Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 134 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution in the House. The previous question sha…
  18. FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 317 passed House.
  19. FloorFloor · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 317 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 134 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of th…
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Appropriations Committee
  21. 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.