H.R. 2499 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009
H.R. 2499 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009, has passed the house — introduced on May 19, 2009, sponsored by Pedro R. Pierluisi with 181 co-sponsors. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 181
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2010 - Authorizes the government of Puerto Rico: (1) to conduct a plebiscite giving voters the option to vote to continue Puerto Rico's present political status or to have a different political status; (2) if a majority of ballots favor continuing the present status, to conduct additional such plebiscites every eight years; and (3) if a majority of ballots favor having a different status, to conduc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2010
Sponsor
Pedro R. Pierluisi (D-PR). Co-sponsors: 123 Democrats, 58 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2009
- Passed the HouseApr 29, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (May 19, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 29, 2010 · Passed223–169 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 29, 2010 · Failed194–198
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- Puerto Rico Democracy ActHouse · Apr 29, 2010
- Puerto Rico Democracy ActHouse · Apr 29, 2010
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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