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110th Congress · 2007–2009
H.R. 249

To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.

Animals House 17 cosponsors
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · April 26, 2007
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Passed House

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Recorded April 26, 2007, as the clerk wrote it

Sponsor Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Committee Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Recorded votes 3 on this measure
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Vote Files, "H.R. 249 (110th Congress): To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-110-hr249

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Vote Files. (2026, October 12). H.R. 249 (110th Congress): To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros [Bill record]. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-110-hr249

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Vote Files. "H.R. 249 (110th Congress): To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 15, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-110-hr249.

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  note         = {Reference number bill-110-hr249; official source: Congress.gov, https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/249; last checked October 12, 2026; accessed October 15, 2026}
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On the record

Every recorded vote on H.R. 249

DateQuestion TallyOutcome
April 26, 2007 On Agreeing to the Amendment House Roll Call 267 (110th Congress, 1st Session)
185–234
 Failed April 26, 2007 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions House Roll Call 268 (110th Congress, 1st Session)
182–234
 Failed April 26, 2007 On Passage House Roll Call 269 (110th Congress, 1st Session)
277–137
 Passed