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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Public Law 119-85 · H.J.Res. 140 · 119th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Apr 27, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)

Cosponsors (4): Rep. Brad Finstad,

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 214 yea, 208 nay214–208
  • SenateRecorded vote: 50 yea, 49 nay50–49
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Summary

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

This joint resolution opens approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties in Minnesota to mineral and geothermal leasing. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies Public Land Order 7917, which withdrew such land from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years beginning in 2023. The Bureau of Land Management issued the order to protect and preserve the Rainy River Watershed, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area, and the 1854 Ceded Territory of the Lake Superior Chippewa from potential adverse effects of mineral and geothermal exploration and development. The joint resolution removes such protections and allows such land to be leased for the exploration and development of minerals and geothermal energy.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 119th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 214 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

214 yea208 nay9 present or did not vote

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Democrats who voted yea(1)

Republicans who voted yea(213)

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Committees

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.Res. 1009Procedurally relatedRelated bill

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for con…

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 24 actions.

  1. Apr 27, 2026Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 119-85.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Apr 17, 2026FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Apr 16, 2026FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.Senate roll call 84
  6. FloorFloor · Considered by Senate.
  7. Apr 15, 2026FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  8. FloorFloor · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790)Senate roll call 83
  9. FloorFloor · Motion to table the point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 82.Senate roll call 82
  10. FloorFloor · Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780)
  11. FloorFloor · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
  12. Jan 26, 2026CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  13. Jan 21, 2026FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. FloorFloor · On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38).House roll call 38
  15. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  16. FloorFloor · POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 140, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a tim…
  17. FloorFloor · The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
  19. FloorFloor · Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  20. FloorFloor · Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009.
  21. FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
  22. Jan 20, 2026FloorFloor · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one …
  23. Jan 12, 2026CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  24. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Official record

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