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- S.J.RES.45
S.J.RES.45: Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 23, 2008
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (11 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Grants congressional consent to and approval of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact as set forth in this resolution's preamble. Declares that current laws provide protection sufficient to prevent Great Lakes diversions until a Great Lakes water compact is ratified and enforceable.Reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this resolution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committees on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-518.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 45.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stupak 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 25 (Roll no. 621).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-342.
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| July 23, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Carl Levin (D-Mich.) |