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H.Con.Res.141 / 104th Congress

Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 1, 1996

Provides for adjournment of the House of Representatives from Thursday, February 1, 1996, until 1: 0 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, or until noon on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble according to this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. Provides for recess or adjournment of the Senate until 3 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, (or until noon on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble according to this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first) from either Thursday, February 1, Tuesday, February 6, Wednesday, February 7, Thursday, February 8, Tuesday, February 13, Wednesday, February 14, or Thursday, February 15, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader or his designee. Requires the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate, to notify the Members of the House and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY

Committees

  • Appropriations Committee
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    1. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    2. Received in the Senate.

    3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    4. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 207 - 199 (Roll no. 29).

      House roll call 29 · Individual votes
    5. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 207 - 199 (Roll no. 29).

      House roll call 29 · Individual votes
    6. The previous question was ordered without objection.

    7. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1196-1197)

    8. Introduced in House

    9. Introduced in House

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