PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 167 (Roll no. 574).
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 5, 1997
Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act - Reaffirms Federal recognition and rights of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (in the State of Michigan), including the right to Federal benefits and tribal lands.
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Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] · D–MI
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 167 (Roll no. 574).
House roll call 574 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 167 (Roll no. 574).
House roll call 574 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9937-9941, H9985-9986)
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-351.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-351.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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