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H.RES.415: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Ocean Day to recognize the significant role the ocean plays in the lives of the Nation's people and the important role the Nation's people must play in the continued life of the ocean.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2000
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (13 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Ocean Day should be established.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-716.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
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Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 415.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Mink objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 387 - 28, 2 Present (Roll no. 381).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 2, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) |