A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.
Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to exempt, through September 30, 1999, Department of Agriculture assistance for the purchase or other provision of food or other agricultural commodities (including fertilizer, medicines, and medical equipment) from the prohibition against extensions of U.S. Government credit, credit guarantees, or other financial assistance to countries involved in the transfer or use of nuclear explosive devices.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 190.
Roll Call #190 (Senate)Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 190.
Roll Call #190 (Senate)Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5446-5451)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8152)
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8152)
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-194.
Became Public Law No: 105-194.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Enacted as Public Law 105-194
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