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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 1, 2001
Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to ergonomics, and declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
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Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R–OK
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Became Public Law No: 107-5.
Became Public Law No: 107-5.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 206 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H684)
House roll call 33 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 206 (Roll no. 33).(text: CR H684)
House roll call 33 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 6.
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 6 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 79. (consideration: CR H684-708)
Rule H. Res. 79 passed House.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 44. Record Vote Number: 15. (text: CR S1888)
Senate roll call 15 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 44. Record Vote Number: 15.(text: CR S1888)
Senate roll call 15 · Individual votesRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 79 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 6 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1831-1888)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1831)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) .
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) .
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1789)
Introduced in Senate
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