The POTUS Timeline
Legislation

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.

House of Representatives narrowly approves CAFTA implementing legislation

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.

← Back to timeline View George W. Bush

References / Sources

No source references have been added for this event yet.

Related Timeline Entries