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Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

Public Law 111-210 · H.J.Res. 83 · 111th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jul 27, 2010 · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Sponsor: Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY-7)

Cosponsors (21): Rep. Pete King,

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateRecorded vote: 99 yea, 1 nay99–1
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Summary

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

Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and deems this resolution a renewal resolution under such Act.

Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend from August 17, 2018, through August 24, 2018, certain customs user fees, including those for certain commercial or private vessels, commercial trucks, railroad cars, commercial or private aircraft, barges or other bulk carriers from Canada or Mexico, dutiable mail, and customs broker permits.

Amends the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act to increase required estimated tax payments of corporations with at least $1 billion in assets in the third quarter of 2015 by 0.25% to 121.75% of such amount.

Declares that the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, provided that such statement has been submitted before the vote on passage.

States that this resolution shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2010, whichever occurs first.

Who voted for it

Every senator of the 111th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 99 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

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Democrats who voted yea(59)

Republicans who voted yea(40)

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Related bills

3 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.J.Res. 56 · became Public Law 111-42Related bill

    Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

  • S.J.Res. 17Related bill

    A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

  • S.J.Res. 29Identical bill

    A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.

  1. Jul 27, 2010Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 111-210.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Jul 22, 2010FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 1. Record Vote Number: 216.Senate roll call 216
  6. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  7. OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
  8. Jul 20, 2010CalendarCalendar · Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
  9. Jul 14, 2010FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  12. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 83.
  13. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  14. FloorFloor · Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate.
  16. May 11, 2010CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E811)
  18. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Official record

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