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. 334.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Douglas "Pete" Peterson 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. 286 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 334 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(2)(B) of rule XI are waived. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 286. (consideration: CR H8610-8635)
Rule H. Res. 286 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 286 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 334 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(2)(B) of rule XI are waived. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-290.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-290.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 14.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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