S.J.Res.45 - Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact

A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an inter-state compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an inter-state compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin. as introduced.
  • Short: Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact as introduced.
  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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Result: Passed - September 23, 2008

Roll call number 621 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S J RES 45 Expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 90%
 

Official Summary

9/23/2008--Public Law. (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 t

Official Summary

9/23/2008--Public Law. (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.


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