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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 21, 1993
Deems as adopted the amendment contained in this resolution for purposes of further consideration of H.R. 2750 (Department of Transportation and related agencies funding).
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Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D–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: 257 - 163 (Roll no. 447).
House roll call 447 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 163 (Roll no. 447).
House roll call 447 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
POSTPONING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 252 - The House proceeded to the question of agreeing to the resolution. After putting the question, the Chair announced that by voice vote the noes had prevailed. Subsequently, an objection to that vote based upon the absence of a quorum resulted in moving to a roll call to decide the question. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5 of rule I, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6855-6860)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2750. During consideration of the bill, the amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill as so amended shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. The amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution may amend a portion of the bill not yet read for amendment and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-250, by Mr. Gordon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-250, by Mr. Gordon.
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