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Version 53 · Passed House · Jun 12, 2024
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8070 (Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense programs and activities; military construction; the national security programs of the Department of Energy; the Maritime Administration; the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; and the Naval Petroleum Reserves).
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Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] · R–GA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H3730-3731)
House roll call 251 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H3730-3731)
House roll call 251 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 204 (Roll no. 250).
House roll call 250 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3737-3738)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1287, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1287.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3730-3736)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-551, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-551, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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