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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 20, 1995
Sets forth the open rule for the consideration of H.R. 1868 foreign operations appropriations).
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Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R–FL
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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: 217 - 175 (Roll no. 419).
House roll call 419 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 175 (Roll no. 419).
House roll call 419 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 178 (Roll no. 418).
House roll call 418 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6233-6242)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1868 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Before consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider the amendments printed in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution. Said amendments shall be considered shall be considered in the order and manner specified and debatable for 10 minutes each. After disposition of the amendments, the provisions of the bill as then perfected shall be considered as original text. Points of order against an amendment printed in part 2 of the report shall be waived. During further consideration of the bill, priority shall be given to amendments printed in the record.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-147, by Mr. Goss.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-147, by Mr. Goss.
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