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H.Res. 989 (111th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

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Introduced

16 December 2009

Last action

9 June 2010 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).

Sponsors

Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]

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Summary

Calls for the United States to adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

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Timeline

  1. 16 December 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 December 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 December 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 December 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 June 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 June 2010

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 June 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4252-4256; text of measure as introduced: CR H4252-4253)

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 June 2010

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 June 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 June 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Inslee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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