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Congressional Research Service
Version 53 · Passed House · Feb 26, 2021
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021).
(H.R. 1319 provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S.Con.Res. 5 that directs several House and Senate committees to submit changes in laws within their jurisdictions that will increase the deficit over FY2021-FY2030 by no more than an amount specified for each committee.)
People & committees
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D–MA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H762)
House roll call 47 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 47).(text: CR H762)
House roll call 47 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 205 (Roll no. 46).
House roll call 46 · Individual votesPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-8, by Mr. McGovern.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-8, by Mr. McGovern.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 166.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H762-773)
Introduced in House
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