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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act

Public Law 118-163 · H.R. 1727 · 118th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Dec 23, 2024 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. David Trone (D-MD-6)

Cosponsors (6): Rep. Alexander Mooney,

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 427 yea, 2 nay427–2
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

This act extends the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission until October 1, 2031.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 118th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 427 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

427 yea2 nay2 present or did not vote

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Democrats who voted yea(211)

Republicans who voted yea(216)

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Committees

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 924Identical bill

    Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.

  1. Dec 23, 2024Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 118-163.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 18, 2024FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Dec 17, 2024FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Feb 7, 2024CalendarCalendar · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.
  7. Feb 6, 2024FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 2 (Roll no. 36).House roll call 36
  9. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  10. Feb 5, 2024FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Westerman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
  11. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1727.
  12. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  13. FloorFloor · Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  14. Jan 30, 2024CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 297.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-363.
  16. Nov 15, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  19. Oct 19, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  21. Apr 14, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  22. Mar 22, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  23. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.