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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 2, 2011
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 292) declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 51) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya.
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Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1] · R–SC
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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 - 156 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H3990)
House roll call 410 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 156 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H3990)
House roll call 410 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3997)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 294.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3990-3998)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
The resolution provides 1 hour of debate for H. Res. 292. It also provides for 1 hour of debate for H. Con. Res. 51. It waives all points of order against consideration on both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. And, both shall be considered as read.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-99, by Mr. Scott (SC).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-99, by Mr. Scott (SC).
Introduced in House
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