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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 27, 2026
BillsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesH.J.Res. 140Congress.gov ↗
H.J.Res. 140Signed Into LawPublic Lands and Natural Resources

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.

Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 12, 2026
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Introduced
Jan 12
House committee
Jan 12
House floor
Jan 21
Senate
Apr 16
Signed
Public law
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Floor votes

House · Roll 38
Recorded Jan 21, 2026
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Senate · Roll 84
Recorded Apr 16, 2026
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Cosponsors (4)

BR
CR
NR
AR
All Republican.

Activity timeline

Apr 27
Apr 27
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
Apr 27
Apr 27
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
Apr 27
Apr 27
Signed by President.
Apr 27
Apr 27
Signed by President.
Apr 17
Apr 17
Presented to President.
Apr 17
Apr 17
Presented to President.
Apr 16
Apr 16
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 16
Apr 16
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 16
Apr 16
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 16
Apr 16
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
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All 30 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 27
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
Apr 27
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
Apr 27
Signed by President.
Apr 27
Signed by President.
Apr 17
HOUSEPresented to President.
Apr 17
Presented to President.
Apr 16
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 16
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 16
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 16
SENATEConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
Apr 15
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
Apr 15
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790)
Apr 15
SENATEMotion 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.
Apr 15
SENATEPoint of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780)
Apr 15
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780)
Jan 26
SENATEReceived in the Senate, read twice.
Jan 21
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157)
Jan 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED 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 time to be announced.
Jan 21
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 21
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
Jan 21
HOUSERule 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.
Jan 21
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155)
Jan 21
HOUSERule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Jan 20
HOUSERules 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 motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 12
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 12
Introduced in House
Jan 12
Introduced in House

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