Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
(Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum.
Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a council, that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum.
(Sec. 7) The board shall designate a site for the museum, with priority given to a site that is on or near the National Mall.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B..
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Ms. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1029-1035)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.
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 H1037)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59).
Roll Call #59 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H1029-1031)
Roll Call #59 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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