H. Res. 257
112th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing pro… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes.
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In committee
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Agreed to (House)
May 11, 2011
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H3171)
May 11, 2011
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 310). (consideration: CR H3186-3187)
May 11, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3186-3188)
May 11, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
May 11, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
May 11, 2011
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3171-3180)
May 11, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 10, 2011
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
May 10, 2011
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
May 10, 2011
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-74, by Mr. Reed.
May 10, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2011 | House · vote #311 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 243–179 | See who voted → |
| May 11, 2011 | House · vote #310 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 241–179 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 257: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-257/
"H. Res. 257: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-257/.
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[H. Res. 257: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-257/)