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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 18, 1995
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Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] · R–TX
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Rule H. Res. 313 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 313 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 558 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman may accord priority in recognition to those Members who have had their amendments printed in the Record.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 176 - 243 (Roll no. 669).
House roll call 669 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 176 - 243 (Roll no. 669).
House roll call 669 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9104-9115)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 19.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9104)
Mr. Schaefer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-148.
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-148.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 2.
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 Energy and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E120)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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