HJRES 37
112th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.
Introduced: February 16, 2011
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Apr 13, 2011
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.
Apr 12, 2011
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 8, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 8, 2011
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2552)
Apr 8, 2011
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 252).(text: CR H2552)
Apr 8, 2011
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 181 (Roll no. 251).
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. Walden moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. Hoyer appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. Walden raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Walden stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit are not germane to the joint resolution. Sustained by the Chair.
Apr 8, 2011
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Apr 8, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hoyer motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the joint resolution to be reported back to the House with an amendment stating that the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, is further amended by striking the date specified and inserting "April 15, 2011".
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. Hoyer moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H2562-2564; text: CR H2562)
Apr 8, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2562)
Apr 8, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 37.
Apr 8, 2011
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived.
Apr 8, 2011
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200. (consideration: CR H2552-2565)
Apr 8, 2011
On motion to consider the joint resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 174 (Roll no. 250).
Apr 8, 2011
QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION - Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays on the question of consideration pursuant to clause 3 of rule XVI.
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. Walden moved to consider the joint resolution.
Apr 5, 2011
Rule H. Res. 200 passed House.
Apr 4, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 200 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived.
Apr 1, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
Apr 1, 2011
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-51.
Mar 15, 2011
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.
Mar 15, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2011
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8 .
Mar 9, 2011
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 28, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 16, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2011 | House · vote #252 | On Passage | Passed | 240–179 | See who voted → |
| Apr 8, 2011 | House · vote #251 | Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Passed | 235–181 | See who voted → |
| Apr 8, 2011 | House · vote #250 | On Consideration of the Joint Resolution | Passed | 238–174 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.
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