Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2015) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2014) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 1997

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 2015 (budget reconciliation) and H.R. 2014 (tax revisions).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY

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Rules Committee

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Jun 25, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 25, 1997
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200, 1 Present (Roll no. 239).
House roll call 239 · Individual votes
Jun 25, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200, 1 Present (Roll no. 239).
House roll call 239 · Individual votes
Jun 25, 1997
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 238).
House roll call 238 · Individual votes
Jun 25, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 25, 1997
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4385-4415)
Jun 25, 1997
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
Jun 25, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2015 and H.R. 2014 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2015 in the House with 3 hours of general debate, and consideration of H.R. 2014 in the Committee of the Whole with 3 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment amending H.R. 2015 printed in the Congressional Record as amendment #1 shall be considered as adopted. The amendment amending H.R. 2014 printed in the Congressional Record as amendment #2 shall be considered as adopted in the Committee of the Whole and in the House and considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment. No other amendment to H.R. 2014 shall be in order except the amendment printed in the Congressional Record as amen...
Jun 25, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-152, by Mr. Solomon.
Jun 25, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-152, by Mr. Solomon.
Jun 24, 1997
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.174 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.174, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2015) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2014) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres174/BILLS-105hres174eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.174 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.174, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2015) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2014) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres174/BILLS-105hres174eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.174 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.174, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2015) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2014) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres174/BILLS-105hres174eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.174, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2015) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2014) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres174/BILLS-105hres174eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.174 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.