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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 6, 2000
See summary of: H.J.Res. 89
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Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] · R–TX
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 363, 3 Present (Roll no. 310). (text: CR H4793)
House roll call 310 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 363, 3 Present (Roll no. 310).(text: CR H4793)
House roll call 310 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H.J. Res. 90 and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Paul objected to the voice vote and demanded the yeas-and-nays. The Chair postponed further proceedigns until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 90.
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 90 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 528. (consideration: CR H4793-4814)
Rule H. Res. 528 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 528 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 90 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4657-4658)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-672.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-672.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2393-2398)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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