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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 17, 2010
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1722 (Telework Enhancement Act of 2010).
Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of November 19, 2010, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
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Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] · D–NY
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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: 235 - 171 (Roll no. 577). (text: CR H7553)
House roll call 577 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 171 (Roll no. 577).(text: CR H7553)
House roll call 577 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 171 (Roll no. 576). (consideration: CR H7558-7559; text: CR H7558-7559)
House roll call 576 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1721.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7553-7560)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 244.
It shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 1722, with the Senate amendment thereto, and, in the House, for the Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform or his designee to move that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read and be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. The rule also provides suspension authority through the legislative day of November 19, 2010.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-657, by Mr. Arcuri.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-657, by Mr. Arcuri.
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