H.Res. 989 · 111th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

Stage
Did not pass
Sponsor
Jay Inslee
Introduced
2009-12-16
Latest action
2010-06-09 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).

Action history

  1. 2010-06-09On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).
  2. 2010-06-09Considered as unfinished business.
  3. 2010-06-09At 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.
  4. 2010-06-09DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
  5. 2010-06-09Considered under suspension of the rules.
  6. 2010-06-09Mr. Inslee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  7. 2009-12-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
  8. 2009-12-16Introduced in House
  9. 2009-12-16Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.