US HR989 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 55-0)
Status: Introduced on December 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-06-09 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Calls for the United States to adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

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Title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-06-09 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).
2010-06-09 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4287-4288)
2010-06-09 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2010-06-09 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
2010-06-09 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4252-4256; text of measure as introduced: CR H4252-4253)
2010-06-09 Mr. Inslee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-12-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
2009-12-16 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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