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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Dec 8, 2010
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Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D–VA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 394 - 13, 1 Present (Roll no. 617). (text: CR 12/7/2010 H8048)
House roll call 617 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 394 - 13, 1 Present (Roll no. 617).(text: CR 12/7/2010 H8048)
House roll call 617 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8145-8146)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Klein (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1402.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8047-8049)
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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