PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 6, 2007
Elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Lorraine C. Miller as the Clerk; and (2) Daniel P. Beard as Chief Administrative Officer.
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Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D–MD
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the CAO Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the CAO Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the Clerk Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the Clerk Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
DIVISION OF THE QUESTION - Mr. Ehlers demanded that the question of adoption be divided. Without objection, the question was divided and the Chair put the question on adoption of each portion of the resolution. (consideration: CR H1233)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 129.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1230-1233)
Introduced in House
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