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H.CON.RES.89: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 29, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2016
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
82 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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June 13, 2016 |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 10, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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June 10, 2016 |
Vote in the HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 163, 2 Present (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H3669) |
June 10, 2016 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3693)
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June 10, 2016 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Black demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
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June 10, 2016 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3676)
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June 10, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
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June 10, 2016 |
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
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June 10, 2016 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. (consideration: CR H3669-3677)
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June 7, 2016 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 767 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
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Oct. 29, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Oct. 29, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Scalise (R-La.) |