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 · Sep 25, 1997
Demands that the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California carry out its responsibility by filing criminal charges against Hermandad Mexicana Nacional for failure to comply with a valid subpoena issued under the Federal Contested Elections Act.
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Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] · R–CA
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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: 219 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 478).
House roll call 478 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 478).
House roll call 478 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 244 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Provides for consideration of the resolution in the House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 253. (consideration: CR H8253-8262)
Rule H. Res. 253 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 253 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 244 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for consideration of the resolution in the House.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Oversight
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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