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and ratified treaties by the
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, which lasted from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2015. Acts include
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s, which are enacted after being passed by Congress and signed by the
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. If, however, the President
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es a bill, it can still be enacted by a two-thirds vote in both houses. The
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alone considers treaties, which must be ratified by a two-thirds vote.


Summary of actions

In this Congress, all of the statutes were promulgated (signed) by President
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. None were enacted by Congress over the President's veto.


Public laws


Private laws

No private laws were enacted this Congress.


Treaties


See also

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Proposed bills of the 113th United States Congress The bills of the 113th United States Congress list includes proposed federal laws that were introduced in the 113th United States Congress. This Congress lasted from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2015. The United States Congress is the bicamera ...
*
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* List of Acts of the 112th United States Congress * List of Acts of the 114th United States Congress


External links


Authenticated Public and Private Laws
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Private Laws for the 113th Congress
at Congress.gov
Public Laws for the 113th Congress
at Congress.gov {{United States Congress
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