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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 1, 1993
Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993 - Amends Federal marine safety law to revise certain definitions regarding passengers, passenger vessels, and certain other type vessels.
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Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] · D–LA
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 4 (Roll no. 202).
House roll call 202 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 4 (Roll no. 202).
House roll call 202 · Individual votesThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1159.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3351-3354)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1159 as unfinished business.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Eva M. Clayton to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 172 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1159 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 172. (consideration: CR H2701-2703)
Rule H. Res. 172 passed House.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-99.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-99.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 172 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1159 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E462)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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