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| H.R.6251 (110th Congress) - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act | Status: House Defeats |
To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Nick J. Rahall II [D, WV-3]Committees: House Natural Resources
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The bill, which was introduced June 12, 2008, hoped to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes.[1] |
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House of Representatives Action
The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 6251 on June 26, 2008.
House Record Vote (469)
June 26, 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 51% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
223
Ayes
195
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 211 | 11 | 0 |
| Nays | 19 | 176 | 0 |
| Abst. | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 469
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 469, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Require current holders of oil and gas exploration leases to use or lose" those leases before they can receive new ones. June 26. (223-195; 279 votes required in this case to pass under suspension of the rules)"" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
