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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 15, 1995
Sets forth the open rule for the consideration of H.R. 1817 (military construction appropriations).
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Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] · R–TN
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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: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 387).
House roll call 387 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 155 (Roll no. 387).
House roll call 387 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 180 (Roll no. 386).
House roll call 386 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6049-6056)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1817 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. During the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole, points of order against the bill for failure comply with clause 2 or 6 of rule XXI shall be waived. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. During the consideration of the bill for amendment, priority in recognition may be given on the basis of whether the amendment to be offered has been printed in the Congressional Record. For the purposes of sections 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act as they apply in the House to the Committee on Appropriations and to the consideration of general appropriations bills, amendments thereto, or conference reports thereon, the Congress shall be considered to have adopted H. Con. Res. 67 in the ...
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-140, by Mr. Quillen.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-140, by Mr. Quillen.
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