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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 2, 2009
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 31) to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1385) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
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Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] · D–CA
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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: 231 - 174 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H6099)
House roll call 295 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 174 (Roll no. 295).(text: CR H6099)
House roll call 295 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6100)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 490.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6099-6101)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
General debate for both bills is limited to 1 hour equally divided and controlled. For H.R. 1385, specified amendments are in order. For each bill, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-131, by Mr. Cardoza.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-131, by Mr. Cardoza.
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