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House of Representatives narrowly approves CAFTA implementing legislation

On June 30, 2005 the U.S. House passed the implementing legislation for the Central America‑Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) by a 217–215 vote.

The vote advanced a major Bush administration trade initiative that shaped U.S. trade policy with Central American partners and triggered intense domestic debate over trade, labor, and environmental standards.

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