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Version 53 · Passed House · Sep 24, 2024
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of multiple measures:
the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party;
the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program may be used for public safety report systems;
the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite the review of certain forest management projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and tribal lands;
the resolution (H.Res. 1469) to ensure accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decision-making and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and
an amendment to H.Res. 5, which established the rules of the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress, to modify the rule for the remote appearance of witnesses.
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Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R–TX
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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: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR H5662-5663)
House roll call 444 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR H5662-5663)
House roll call 444 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 204 (Roll no. 443).
House roll call 443 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5669-5671)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1486, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1486.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Burgess asked unanimous consent that amendment No. 3 printed in part D of House Report 118-705, to be offered by Representative Valadao of California or a designee, be modified by an amendment placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1486.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5662-5669)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-705, by Mr. Burgess.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-705, by Mr. Burgess.
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