Expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Action history

1. 2005-07-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2005-07-01On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 33, 18 Present (Roll no. 361).
3. 2005-07-01Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2005-07-01At 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.
5. 2005-07-01FURTHER DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the House proceeded with an additional 12 minutes of debate to be equally divided and controlled.
6. 2005-07-01DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 340.
7. 2005-07-01Considered under suspension of the rules.
8. 2005-07-01Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
9. 2005-06-29Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
10. 2005-06-24Introduced in House
11. 2005-06-24Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.