Key Vote 110th Congress > House > Vote 1796

Date: September 23, 2008

Result: 390-25 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 621

Vote Subject Matter: Government Management / Regulation General Interest

Bill number: SJRES45

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: Expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin

Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 1, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants congressional consent to and approval of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact as set forth in this resolution's preamble. Declares that current laws provide protection sufficient to prevent Great Lakes diversions until a Great Lakes water compact is ratified and enforceable. Reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this resolution.

Bill titles: A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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