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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 28, 1997
Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for consideration of H.R. 1270 and S. 104 (radioactive waste disposal).
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Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] · R–WA
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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: 259 - 155 (Roll no. 536).
House roll call 536 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 155 (Roll no. 536).
House roll call 536 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9630-9638)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1270 with 1 hour and 20 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Commerce now printed in the bill. No other amendment to the substitute shall be in order execpt those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, to be offered in the order an manner specified. After passage of the bill, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 104 and to consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and insert in lieu the provisions of H.R....
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-354, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-354, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
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