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HR 948 105th Congress House

Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act

Introduced: March 5, 1997 See on congress.gov
Native Americans
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 4, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 167 (Roll no. 574).
Nov 4, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Nov 4, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 4, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 4, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9937-9941, H9985-9986)
Nov 4, 1997
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 28, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Oct 28, 1997
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-351.
Jul 16, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 16, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 1997
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 11, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 5, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 5, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 4, 1997 House · vote #574 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 240–167 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 4, 1997

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 167 (Roll no. 574).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 948: Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-948/
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"H.R. 948: Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-948/.
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H.R. 948, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-948/.
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