HR 5987
111th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Disability assistance
Inflation and prices
Poverty and welfare assistance
Railroads
Social security and elderly assistance
Transportation employees
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Seniors Protection Act of 2010
Introduced: July 30, 2010
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611).
Dec 8, 2010
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611).
Dec 8, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8107-8108)
Dec 8, 2010
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 8, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5987.
Dec 8, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8094-8100; text of measure as introduced: CR H8094-8096)
Dec 8, 2010
Mr. Pomeroy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 2, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to House Ways and Means
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 30, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1530)
Jul 30, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2010 | House · vote #611 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 254–153 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153 (Roll no. 611).