A bill to settle unresolved claims relating to certain allotted Indian lands on the White Earth Indian Reservation, to remove clouds from the titles to certain lands, and for other purposes.

S. 1396 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 1985, sponsored by Rudy Boschwitz. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 27, 1985
Policy area: Public lands
Public law: Public Law 99-264

Sponsor

Rudy Boschwitz (R-MN)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 27, 1985
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMar 24, 1986

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 1396, the white earth reservation land claim bill, to extend the…Senate · Dec 12, 1985
To table the melcher, MT) appeal of the chair's ruling that the melcher amendment to S 1396, to give legal…Senate · Dec 13, 1985
To table the melcher, MT) amendment to S 1396, to provide for the transfer of certain lands appropriated by…Senate · Dec 13, 1985
To approve S 1396, a bill providing for the settlement of unresolved claims pertaining to indian lands…Senate · Dec 13, 1985

Other Public lands bills in the 99th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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