A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

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• H.J.Res. 59Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.

  2015-07-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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• H.Res. 583Providing for consideration of bill (H.R. 1644) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to ensure transparency in the development of environmental regulations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 22) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3662) to enhance congressional oversight over the administration of sanctions against certain Iranian terrorism financiers, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.

  2016-01-12On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 37). (text: CR H297)

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1. 2016-01-11

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 583 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.

2. 2016-01-13

   Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 583. (consideration: CR H335-346)

3. 2016-01-13

   The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.

4. 2016-01-13

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 22.

5. 2016-01-13

   The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H346)

6. 2016-01-13

   POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 22, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.

7. 2016-01-13

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H355-356)

8. 2016-01-13

   Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 166 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H335)

   Roll Call #45 (House)
9. 2016-01-13

   On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 166 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H335)