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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 26, 2015
This joint resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 to extend the continuing FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the current annual rate until the earlier of March 19, 2015, or enactment of DHS appropriations legislation for FY2015. The joint resolution prevents a shutdown of DHS when funding under current law expires on February 27, 2015.
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Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · R–KY
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 224 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H1494-1495)
House roll call 104 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 224 (Roll no. 104).(consideration: CR H1494-1495)
House roll call 104 · Individual votesMr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers stated that the provisions in the amendment violated the Congressional Budget Act by providing new budget authority. Sustained by the Chair.
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roybal-Allard motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the joint resolution to be reported back to the House with provisions which include funding for the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2015, in line with the bill that passed the Senate instead of the three week extension in the underlying joint resolution.
Ms. Roybal-Allard moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H1492-1493; text: CR H1492)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1492-1494)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.J. Res. 35 were postponed.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1393)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 35 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 129. (consideration: CR H1386-1393; text of measure as introduced: CR H1386)
Rule H. Res. 129 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 129 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 35 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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