<Li> Passed the Senate on January 25, 1799 (18--2) </Li> <Li> Signed into law by President John Adams on January 30, 1799 </Li> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Major amendments </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> P.L. 103 - 322, § 330016 (1) (K) </Td> </Tr>

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