Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 2000 to 2001, and for other purposes.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 200, H. Res. 195 is laid on the table.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 26, 1999

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 1401 (defense authorization).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R–NC

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Rules Committee

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Jun 9, 1999
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 200, H. Res. 195 is laid on the table.
May 27, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
May 27, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1401 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on Armed Services amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of H. Rept. 106-166. Waives all points of order against the amendment. Provides for an additional 1 hour of general debate at the beginning of the 2nd legislative day of consideration. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Only amendments printed in H. Rept. 106-166 are in order. Amendments, except as otherwise specified, will be considered in the order listed, offered only by a Member designated, be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and shall not be subject to amendment. Authorizes the Cha...
May 27, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-166, by Mrs. Myrick.
May 27, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-166, by Mrs. Myrick.
May 26, 1999
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Discuss H.Res.195, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 2000 to 2001, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1999-05-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres195/BILLS-106hres195rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.195 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.195, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 2000 to 2001, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1999-05-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres195/BILLS-106hres195rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:47:02Z. 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.195 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.195, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 2000 to 2001, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1999-05-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres195/BILLS-106hres195rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:47:02Z. 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.195, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 2000 to 2001, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1999-05-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres195/BILLS-106hres195rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:47:02Z. 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.195 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.