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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 18, 1999
Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to continue a required annual report from the Secretary of the Interior to Congress concerning a cost analysis of endangered or threatened species conservation efforts, notwithstanding a provision of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 which terminates on December 31, 1999, all reporting requirements contained on a list prepared by the Clerk of the House of Representatives for the first session of the 103rd Congress.
People & committees
Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R–RI
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Became Public Law No: 106-201.
Became Public Law No: 106-201.
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 to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 135). (text: CR 5/2/2000 H2358)
House roll call 135 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 135).(text: CR 5/2/2000 H2358)
House roll call 135 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2435)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1744.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2358-2359)
Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751-1752; text: CR S1751-1752)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1751-1752; text: CR S1751-1752)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Chafee. With written report No. 106-194.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Chafee. With written report No. 106-194.
Introduced in Senate
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