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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 23, 2003
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2555 (FY 2004 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).
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Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R–FL
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 302). (text: CR H5734)
House roll call 302 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 302).(text: CR H5734)
House roll call 302 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H5741)
House roll call 301 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 293.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5734-5742)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The bill shall be read for amendment by paragraph. Waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with sec. 501 of H. Con. Res. 95, (prohibiting advanced appropriations) and clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-175, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-175, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
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