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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 28, 2001
Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 3210 (terrorism insurance risk protection).
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Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-5] · R–TX
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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: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 461). (text: CR H8572)
House roll call 461 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 202 (Roll no. 461).(text: CR H8572)
House roll call 461 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 460). (consideration: CR H8582-8585; text: CR H8582-8588)
House roll call 460 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 297.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8572-8589)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 102.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3210 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Ways and Means, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3357 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Mr. LaFalce or his designee, shall be considered as read and debatable for one hour.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-304, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-304, by Mr. Sessions.
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