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S. J. Res. 17:
A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take...
110th Congress

This is a joint resolutions (H.J.Res. or S.J.Res.) in the U.S. Congress. Joint resolutions serve two purposes. First, they are used exactly as bills to enact law, generally for limited matters. Used this way, they must be passed by both the House and Senate and must be signed by the President before becoming law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution. Used this way, they must be passed by both the House and Senate and be ratified by three-quarters of the states, but do not require the signature of the President, to become a part of the Constitution.

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2007-2008
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A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedAug 3, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeSep 27, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateOct 4, 2007
Occurred: Passed HouseMay 21, 2008
Occurred: Signed by PresidentJun 3, 2008
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Jun 3, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-243.
Related:
See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this resolution. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.
Votes:
Oct 4, 2007: This resolution passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
May 21, 2008: This resolution passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
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