To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community

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To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Sponsor: Bart StupakCommittees: House Natural Resources, House Judiciary


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Bill summary

Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) proposed H.R. 2176 on May 3, 2007. The bill sought to make property in the Charlotte Beach area Michigan part of reservation of the Bay Mills Indian Community, an action which would allow casinos to be built on those lands.[1]

House

On June 25, 2008, the House failed to pass the bill; the vote was 121-298.

House Record Vote (458)
June 25, 2008
On Passage: H R 2176 To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 27% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
121
Ayes
298
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes96250
Nays1301670
Abst.870

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Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

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(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm)

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References

  1. THOMAS info page on H.R. 2176

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