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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 19, 1995
Sets forth the open rule for the consideration of H.R. 2274 (designating the National Highway System).
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Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] · R–TN
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 39, 1 Present (Roll no. 675).
House roll call 675 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 39, 1 Present (Roll no. 675).
House roll call 675 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 674).
House roll call 674 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9257-9264)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2274 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. In lieu of the amendmment recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 2349. The amendment shall be considered by title rather than by section. The first two sections and each titlte shall be considered as read. Specified points of order shall be waived. Before consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider the amendment printed in the report accompanying this rule, debatable for 10 minutes. All points of order against the amendment...
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-252, by Mr. Quillen.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-252, by Mr. Quillen.
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