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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Sep 30, 1997
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend from September 30 through October 31, 1997: (1) the authorization of appropriations for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) all authorities for domestic supply availability and for standby energy.
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Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] · R–CO
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Became Public Law No: 105-177.
Became Public Law No: 105-177.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3429-3430)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H3429-3430)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mr. Schaffer, Bob moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate appointed conferees Murkowski; Nickles; Craig; Thomas; Bumpers; Bingaman; Akaka.
Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S728-729)
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S729)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S728-729)
Amendment SP 1645 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Amendment SP 1645 proposed by Senator Coverdell for Senator Murkowski.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 317. (consideration: CR H10567-10568)
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 317.(consideration: CR H10567-10568)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Amendment SP 1270 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Amendment SP 1270 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Murkowski.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10243-10244)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 8 (Roll no. 464).
House roll call 464 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 8 (Roll no. 464).
House roll call 464 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Crapo objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8086-8087, H8113-8114)
Mr. Crapo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-275.
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-275.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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