H.J.Res.37 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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Greg Walden

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Result: Passed - April 08, 2011

Roll call number 252 in the House

Question: On Passage: H J RES 37 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
 

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4/8/2011--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to pr
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4/8/2011--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

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Organizations Supporting H.J.Res.37

  • Americans For Prosperity
  • Campaign for Liberty
  • RapidDSL & Wireless
  • Freedomworks

Organizations Opposing H.J.Res.37

  • American Library Association
  • EduCause
  • Future of Music Coalition
  • Association of Research Libraries
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Consumers Union
  • ...and 1 more. See all.
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