PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congressional Research Service
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 15, 1995
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H. Res. 250 (House of Representatives gift rules).
People & committees
Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY
Legislative record
A procedural vote is different from passage. Passage in one chamber does not establish enactment. Explore the glossary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H13064-13073)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 250. Upon adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider the H. Res. 250 in the House. Specified amendments are in order. The amendments recommended by the Committee on Rules now printed in the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on resolution, as amended, and any amendment thereto without intervening motion except: 1) 30 minutes of debate on the resolution; 2) the amendment printed in part 1 of the reprot accompanying this resolution, with 30 minutes of debate; 3) if the amendment in part 1 is rejected or not offered, the amendment printed in part 2 of the report, if offered by Representative Gingrich, shall be separately debatable for 30 minutes. All points of order against the amendments printed in the report shall be waived.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-341, by Mr. Solomon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-341, by Mr. Solomon.
Introduced in House
Primary sources
Text links open the official source. We currently store references to these documents.
Source last updated: Apr 7, 2025. Consult Congress.gov for the current record.
AI Conversation Starters
Choose a perspective, copy a prompt, and paste it into your preferred AI. Each prompt includes the bill version and available official source links, and asks for counterarguments as well as supporting evidence.
Analyze H.Res.268 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.
Examine H.Res.268 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.
Examine H.Res.268 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.
Examine H.Res.268 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.