H.Res. 844 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2546) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 844116th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2546) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.

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This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2546 (Protecting America's Wilderness Act) and H.J.Res. 79 (eliminating the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex).

It adopts H.Res. 842 (requiring a majority vote of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of H.J.Res. 79).

Certain proceedings may take place on any legislative day from February 14, 2020, through February 24, 2020.

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H.Res. 842Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 79.
2020-02-11Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 844, H. Res. 842 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H1044; text: CR H1044)
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H.J.Res. 79Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2020-02-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 2546Protecting America’s Wilderness Act
2020-02-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Legislative Actions

2020-02-10
Introduced in House
2020-02-10
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-395, by Ms. Scanlon.
2020-02-10
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-395, by Ms. Scanlon.
2020-02-10
The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 under a structured rule and consideration of H.J.Res. 79 under a closed rule with a motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
2020-02-10
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
2020-02-11
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1024-1029)
2020-02-11
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 844.
2020-02-11
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 833, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
2020-02-11
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1035-1037)
2020-02-11
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 186 (Roll no. 57). (consideration: CR H1035-1036)

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