H.R. 65 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Lumbee Recognition Act
H.R. 65 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Mike McIntyre with 215 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 215
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as designated as petitioner number 65 by the Office of Federal Acknowledgment. Permits any group of Indians in Robeson and adjoining counties, North Carolina, whose members are not enrolled in the Tribe to petition for acknowledgment of tribal existence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike McIntyre (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 170 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 7, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 865. (Jul 8, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 7, 2007 · Passed256–128 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 7, 2007 · Failed152–237
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Lumbee Recognition ActHouse · Jun 7, 2007
- Lumbee Recognition ActHouse · Jun 7, 2007
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Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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