Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 31, 1997
Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board Abolishment Act - Abolishes the Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board. Transfers to the Secretary of the Treasury the Board's authorities and duties under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the passage of the bill as amended and by voice vote, declared that 3/5 of those present had responded in the affirmative. Mrs. Maloney of New York objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
The previous question was ordered without objection on both the committee amendment and on the bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with debate on the bill and on the amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Considered from the Corrections Calendar. (consideration: CR H7614-7617, H7654)
Called up from the Corrections Calendar for consideration.
Placed on the Corrections Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-249.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-249.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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