Amendment sought to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval) which states that the Keystone XL pipeline does not require a permit to cross the international border between Canada and the United States.
What it does: Strikes section 3
Rep. Nick J. Rahall II (D-WV)Description
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 3
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 3, so they're shown as written.
Strikes section 3
StrikesSection 3 of the committee print (and redesignate subsequent sections accordingly)Removes section 3.
Original wording
Strike section 3 of the committee print (and redesignate subsequent sections accordingly).
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As printed
Strike section 3 of the committee print (and redesignate subsequent sections accordingly).
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House amendment offered
May 22, 2013
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House amendment offered
May 22, 2013
Roll call votes on amendments in House
May 22, 2013 • 6:16 PM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 238 (Roll no. 173).
May 22, 2013 • 6:16 PM
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Rahall.(consideration: CR H2880-2881, H2889; text: CR H2880)
May 22, 2013 • 4:38 PM
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
May 22, 2013 • 6:16 PM
Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Rahall. (consideration: CR H2880-2881, H2889; text: CR H2880)
May 22, 2013 • 4:38 PM
On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 238 (Roll no. 173).
May 22, 2013 • 6:16 PM
Votes
1 roll call on this amendment