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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 7, 1997
Redesignates Washington National Airport in Alexandria, Virginia, as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R–GA
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Laid on the table. See S. 1575 for further action. (consideration: CR H358)
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 6).
House roll call 6 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 6).
House roll call 6 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 237 (Roll no. 5). (consideration: CR H277)
House roll call 5 · Individual votesMr. Oberstar moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
The 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. 2625.
The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the request for a recorded vote on the Davis (VA) amendment, previously postponed.
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Davis (VA) amendment and announced that, by voice, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Oberstar requested a recorded vote and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 345, further proceedings were postponed.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Larry Combest to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 344 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2625 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. After general debate, the time for consideration of the bill for amendment shall be limited to two hours. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 344. (consideration: CR H253-278)
Rule H. Res. 344 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 344 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2625 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. After general debate, the time for consideration of the bill for amendment shall be limited to two hours. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 105-408.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 105-408.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 28.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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