HRES 989
111th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Air quality
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
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.
Introduced: December 16, 2009
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Jun 9, 2010
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).
Jun 9, 2010
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: 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).
Jun 9, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4287-4288)
Jun 9, 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.
Jun 9, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
Jun 9, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4252-4256; text of measure as introduced: CR H4252-4253)
Jun 9, 2010
Mr. Inslee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Dec 22, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Dec 16, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 16, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2010 | House · vote #341 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Failed | 241–170 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
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).
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