H.R.2499 - Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009

To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. view all titles (4)

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  • Official: To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. as introduced.
  • Short: Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009 as reported to house.
  • Short: Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2010 as passed house.

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Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [8]
 
H.Amdt619 Pass An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-468 to allow supporters of the commonwealth status quo the option of voting their preference during the second stage of the plebiscite.
H.Amdt620 Fail An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-468 to provide the Puerto Rican people have the option to choose "none of the above" with regard to the status of Puerto Rico.
H.Amdt621 Fail An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-468 to provide that the ballots in the plebiscite to be conducted under H.R. 2499 are printed in Spanish.
Latest Actions View All Actions [47]
 
May 18thReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 19thReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 19th

Latest Vote

Result: Passed - April 29, 2010

Roll call number 242 in the House

Question: On Passage: H R 2499 Puerto Rico Democracy Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
 

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