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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 24, 2011
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land.
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Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · R–UT
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 803). (text: CR H7036)
House roll call 803 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 803).(text: CR H7036)
House roll call 803 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7042)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 444.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7036-7043)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in Part B of the report.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-258, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-258, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
Introduced in House
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