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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 17, 1997
Requires the Slate Creek Addition-Eagles Nest Wilderness in Summit County, Colorado, if such parcel is conveyed to the United States on or before December 31, 2000, to be included in, and managed as part of, the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Adjusts the boundaries of such Wilderness, upon the conveyance, to reflect the inclusion of the parcel.
People & committees
Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R–CO
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Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 4 (Roll no. 206).
House roll call 206 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 4 (Roll no. 206).
House roll call 206 · 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 H3819-3820, H3829)
Mrs. Chenoweth moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-111.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-111.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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