HRES-539 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 23) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-12-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-12-01VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 647). (text: CR H8658)House floor actions
2015-12-01VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 179 (Roll no. 646). (consideration: CR H8676)House floor actions
2015-12-01FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8676-8678)House floor actions
2015-12-01FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 539, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-12-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 539.House floor actions
2015-12-01FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8658-8663)House floor actions
2015-11-30CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76.House floor actions
2015-11-30FloorResolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution.House floor actions
2015-11-30CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-353, by Mr. Burgess.House floor actions
2015-11-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael C. Burgess [R] (TX-26)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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