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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 21, 1995
Sets forth the open rule for the consideration of H.R. 70 and S. 395 (permitting exports of Alaskan North Slope Oil).
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Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R–CO
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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 H7481-7485)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 70 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. The rule makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Resources Committee for the purpose of amendment under the fiv e-minute rule. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendment in the Congressional Record. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 70, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 395 and consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall be in order to consider an amendment described in subsection (b) of the rule. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the motion is passed,
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-198, by Mr. McInnis.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-198, by Mr. McInnis.
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