Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.
Senate passed companion measure H.J.Res. 87 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Mr. Tauzin moved to consider the resolution pursuant to section 115(e)(4) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.
DEBATE - The Chair announced that, in the point of order raised by Mr. Gibbons, he had met the threshhold required pursuant to section 426(b)(2) of the Budget Act and pursuant to 426(b)(4) of the Act, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, equally divided and controlled. Following debate and pursuant to section 426(b)(3) of the Act, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution.
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 105 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2180)
Roll Call #132 (House)Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2180-2205)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 87.
The previous question was ordered.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 117 (Roll no. 133).(text: CR H2180)
Roll Call #133 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 306 - 117 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2180)
Roll Call #133 (House)Received in the Senate. Read twice. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10135(d)(5)(A), Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6490)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.Res. 34 without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.Res. 34 without amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 107-200.
Became Public Law No: 107-200.
Enacted as Public Law 107-200
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