Waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 2492) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 28, 1993

Waives points of order against the consideration of H.R. 2492 (appropriations for the District of Columbia).

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Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D–MI

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Rules Committee

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Jun 29, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 1993
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 29, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 29, 1993
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 29, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 29, 1993
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4261-4262)
Jun 29, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2492. Upon adoption of this resolution all points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 7 of rule XXI shall be waived. During consideration of the bill, all points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI shall be waived.
Jun 28, 1993
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
Jun 28, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-160, by Mr. Bonior.
Jun 28, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-160, by Mr. Bonior.
Jun 28, 1993
Introduced in House

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HR 2492 · Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes.

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Discuss H.Res.210, 103rd Congress: Waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 2492) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/210

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Discuss H.Res.210, 103rd Congress: Waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 2492) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/210

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres210/BILLS-103hres210eh.htm

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/210

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres210/BILLS-103hres210eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.210, 103rd Congress: Waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 2492) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/210

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres210/BILLS-103hres210eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.210 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.