A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 1, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8007-8014)
Passed Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8007-8014)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8506-8517)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 45.
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8597-8598)
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).(text: CR H8598)
Enacted as Public Law 110-342
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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). (text: CR H8598)
Roll Call #621 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 110-342.
Became Public Law No: 110-342.