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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 20, 1993
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the Museum of Natural History building. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for such activities.
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Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] · D–CA
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Became Public Law No: 103-151.
Became Public Law No: 103-151.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15805)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S15805)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford without amendment. With written report No. 103-173.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford without amendment. With written report No. 103-173.
Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6598-6599)
Mr. Traficant moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-231, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-231, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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