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H. Res. 599 109th Congress House

Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

Introduced: December 14, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Dec 14, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562)
Dec 14, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11585)
Dec 14, 2005
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.
Dec 14, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 599.
Dec 14, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11561-11567)
Dec 14, 2005
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Dec 14, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Dec 14, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 14, 2005 House · vote #631 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Failed 103–327 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 14, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes a Task Force on Ocean Policy, which may develop recommendations and report to the House of Representatives on the final report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, entitled "An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century."

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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Dec 14, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 599: Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-599/
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"H. Res. 599: Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-599/.
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H. Res. 599, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-599/.
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