SJRES 34 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

A joint resolution approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

Introduced Apr 9, 2002 Originated Senate Sponsor Jeff Bingaman D-NM

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jul 9, 2002 Senate passed companion measure H.J.Res. 87 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.

Progress

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IntroducedApr 9, 2002
Passed SenateNot reached
Passed HouseNot reached
To the PresidentNot reached
Became lawNot reached

Summary

Approves the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, with respect to which a notice of disapproval was submitted by the Governor of the State of Nevada on April 8, 2002.

Recorded votes 1

Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.

Roll call	Question	Result	Date
Senate 167	On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 34	Motion to Proceed Agreed to60–39	Jul 9, 2002

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 14

Everything that happened, newest first.

Jul 9, 2002Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jul 9, 2002Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 167. (consideration: CR S6490)
Jul 9, 2002Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6444-6491)
Jul 9, 2002Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 412. (consideration: CR S6490)
Jul 9, 2002Senate passed companion measure H.J.Res. 87 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.

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Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

Bill	Title	Relationship	Latest action
HJRES 87	Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.	Identical bill	Jul 23, 2002

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.

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