Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Every House member of the 112th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 388 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

388 yea3 nay42 present or did not vote

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 30 actions.

1. Mar 8, 2012Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-98.
2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
3. Mar 1, 2012FloorFloor · Presented to President.
4. Feb 27, 2012Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 3 (Roll no. 73).House roll call 73
6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
8. FloorFloor · The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 347.
9. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 3 (Roll no. 73).House roll call 73
10. Feb 7, 2012FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
11. Feb 6, 2012FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12. Nov 17, 2011CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
13. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
15. Mar 1, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
16. Feb 28, 2011FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
17. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 3 (Roll no. 149).House roll call 149
18. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
19. FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
20. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.
21. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
22. FloorFloor · Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23. Feb 11, 2011CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
24. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-9.
25. Jan 26, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
26. CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
27. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
28. Jan 21, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
29. Jan 19, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
30. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House

No amendments to this bill are on record.