HRES 1339
110th Congress
House
Congress
House rules and procedure
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced: July 14, 2008
Introduced by:
McGovern, James P.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Became law
Jul 16, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 498). (text: CR H6587)
Jul 16, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 498).(text: CR H6587)
Jul 16, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 198 (Roll no. 497). (consideration: CR H6596, H6598)
Jul 16, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6598-6599)
Jul 16, 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of ordering the previous question and on adoption of both H.Res. 1343 and H.Res. 1339, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jul 16, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1339, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Jul 16, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1339.
Jul 16, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6587-6596)
Jul 14, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Jul 14, 2008
The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
Jul 14, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-758, by Mr. McGovern.
Jul 14, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2008 | House · vote #498 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 224–195 | See who voted → |
| Jul 16, 2008 | House · vote #497 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 223–198 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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