112th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Nov 21, 2011
S. 1280Signed Into LawInternational Affairs
Senate strengthens safety protections for Peace Corps volunteers
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny (R-GA)30 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 27, 2011
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Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
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24 Democrats, 6 Republicans (of 30 shown).
Activity timeline
Nov 21
Nov 21, 2011
Nov 21, 2011
Became Public Law No: 112-57.
Nov 21
Nov 21, 2011
Nov 21, 2011
Became Public Law No: 112-57.
Nov 21
Nov 21, 2011
Nov 21, 2011
Signed by President.
Nov 21
Nov 21, 2011
Nov 21, 2011
Signed by President.
Nov 14
Nov 14, 2011
Nov 14, 2011
Presented to President.
Nov 14
Nov 14, 2011
Nov 14, 2011
Presented to President.
Nov 8
Nov 8, 2011
Nov 8, 2011
The amendment to the title of S.1280 as engrossed, in the heading of amendment SA 668, was considered to have been proposed and adopted as such.
Nov 1
Nov 1, 2011
Nov 1, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 1
Nov 1, 2011
Nov 1, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817). (text: CR H7178-7180)
Nov 1
Nov 1, 2011
Nov 1, 2011
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817).(text: CR H7178-7180)
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All 28 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Nov 21
HOUSEBecame Public Law No: 112-57.
Nov 21
Became Public Law No: 112-57.
Nov 21
HOUSESigned by President.
Nov 21
Signed by President.
Nov 14
HOUSEPresented to President.
Nov 14
Presented to President.
Nov 8
SENATEThe amendment to the title of S.1280 as engrossed, in the heading of amendment SA 668, was considered to have been proposed and adopted as such.
Nov 1
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 1
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817). (text: CR H7178-7180)
Nov 1
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817).(text: CR H7178-7180)
Nov 1
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7186-7187)
Nov 1
HOUSEAt 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.
Nov 1
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1280.
Nov 1
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7178-7185)
Nov 1
HOUSEMs. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 29
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 29
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Sep 27
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 26
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26
SENATEThe committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6004-6007; text of amendment in nature of a substitute: CR S6004-6006)
Sep 21
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
Sep 21
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-82.
Sep 21
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-82.
Jul 26
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 27
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 27
Introduced in Senate
All 30 cosponsors
24 Democrats · 6 Republicans
Democrats (24)
Boxer, BarbaraCA
Franken, AlMN
Feinstein, DianneCA
Mikulski, Barbara A.MD
Nelson, BenNE
Cardin, Benjamin L.MD
Udall, MarkCO
Menendez, RobertNJ
Brown, SherrodOH
Casey, Robert P., Jr.PA
McCaskill, ClaireMO
Lautenberg, Frank R.NJ
Landrieu, Mary L.LA
Akaka, Daniel K.HI
Republicans (6)
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