Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes…
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Agreed to (House)
Feb 15, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 15, 2012
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H740)
Feb 15, 2012
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 181 (Roll no. 50). (consideration: CR H748-749)
Feb 15, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 547.
Feb 15, 2012
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H740-750)
Feb 14, 2012
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Feb 14, 2012
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-398, by Mr. Webster.
Feb 14, 2012
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2012
The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3408. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Specified amendments printed in part A of the report accompanying this resolution are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3813. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Specified amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 7.
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2012 | House · vote #51 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 235–186 | See who voted → |
| Feb 15, 2012 | House · vote #50 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 229–181 | See who voted → |
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 547: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-547/
"H. Res. 547: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-547/.
H. Res. 547, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-547/.
[H. Res. 547: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-547/)