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105th Congress > Senate > Vote 488

Date: 1998-07-09

Result: 98-0 (Bill Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 190

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Bill number: S2282

Question: On Passage of the Bill

Description: A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.

Bill summary: 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.

Bill titles: A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.

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