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H.R.6968

H.R.6968: Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

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About This Bill

Introduced March 8, 2022
Latest Major Action April 8, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

33 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Engrossed Amendment Senate - April 7, 2022
Placed on Calendar Senate - March 28, 2022
Engrossed in House - March 9, 2022
Introduced in House - March 8, 2022

Bill Summary

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes). The President may terminate this prohibition, subject to congressional...

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Date	Description
April 7, 2022	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 9 (Roll no. 125).
April 7, 2022	Mr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
April 7, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132.
April 7, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
April 7, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 7, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
April 7, 2022	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.
April 7, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6968.
April 7, 2022	Presented to President.
April 7, 2022	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H4418)
April 7, 2022	Mr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4418-4419, H4420-4421)
April 7, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2049-2050)
April 7, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)
March 28, 2022	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.
March 24, 2022	Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
March 23, 2022	Received in the Senate.
March 9, 2022	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70).
March 9, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
March 9, 2022	Mr. Brady moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means.
March 9, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 973.
March 9, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 973. (consideration: CR1394-1405)
March 9, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 9, 2022	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 223 (Roll no. 69).
March 9, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6968 the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced the nays had prevailed. Mr. Brady demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
March 9, 2022	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
March 9, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6968.
March 9, 2022	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968 and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one of hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968, and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.
March 9, 2022	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 973 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968 and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one of hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75, H.R. 6968, and H.R. 7007. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.
March 9, 2022	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 17 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H1394-1396)
March 9, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
March 9, 2022	Mr. Brady moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H1402-1405)
March 9, 2022	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 972 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 6968. The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471. The rule provides for one hour of general debate each on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 6968. The rule provides for division of the question in relation to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471.
March 9, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 973. (consideration: CR H1394-1405)
March 8, 2022	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
March 8, 2022	Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

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