A bill to strike the word "lunatic" from Federal law, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
21st Century Language Act of 2012 - Removes references to the word "lunatic" from rules of construction of the U.S. Code and banking law provisions concerning: (1) trust powers of banks, and (2) bank consolidations and mergers.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6656)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2367.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6658)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 1 (Roll no. 619).(text: CR H6656)
Roll Call #619 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 1 (Roll no. 619). (text: CR H6656)
Roll Call #619 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of S.Con.Res. 63.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-231.
Became Public Law No: 112-231.
Enacted as Public Law 112-231
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