PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 22, 1993
Provides that when the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia informs the House of Representatives that he has no objection to the public release of the transcripts of proceedings of the former Task Force to Investigate the Operation and Management of the House Post Office of the Committee on House Administration, the House shall take up and bring to a vote the question of the release of such transcripts. Directs: (1) the Speaker to communicate to the U.S. Attorney the request of the House that he advise the House when he determines that he has no objection to the public release of the transcripts; and (2) the Clerk to transmit such communication of the Speaker and a copy of this resolution to the U.S. Attorney.
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Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] · D–MO
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 356).
House roll call 356 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 356).
House roll call 356 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Point of order raised by Mr. Walker on the content of the measure. Mr. Walker stated that the content of the resolution did constitute a point of privilege. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5016-5025)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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