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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 22, 1993
Sets forth the rule for the further consideration of H.R. 2401 (Department of Defense authorization of appropriations).
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Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D–TX
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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: 241 - 182 (Roll no. 459).
House roll call 459 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 182 (Roll no. 459).
House roll call 459 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the resolution which was pending as unfinished business from Monday, Sept. 27, 1993.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7062-7064)
Further proceedings on the bill were postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7028-7034)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 88.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2401. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. After the adoption of this resolution, the Speaker may declare the House resolved into the Committee of teh Whole House for the further consideration of the bill. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No further amendments to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except the amendments printed in the report accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in sec. 3 of this resolution, to be offered in the order and manner specified.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-252, by Mr. Frost.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-252, by Mr. Frost.
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