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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 14, 1993
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of: (1) H.R. 2333 (authorizing appropriations for the Department of State, the United States Information Agency, related agencies, and foreign assistance programs); and (2) H.R. 2404 (authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs).
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Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D–OH
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3569-3575)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2333 and H.R. 2404 with 1 hour of general debate. Upon adoption of this rule it shall be in order for the Speaker to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House for the separate consideration of the bills. All points of order against consideration of the bills shall be waived. At the conclusion of general debate on each bill, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of either bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-130, by Mr. Hall (OH).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-130, by Mr. Hall (OH).
Introduced in House
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