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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 13, 1995
Makes it in order to debate the deployment of U.S. armed forces in and around the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sets forth the rule for the consideration of the following measures: (1) H.R. 2770 (prohibition on Federal funds for the deployment of U.S. ground forces in the Republic as part of any peacekeeping operation or as part of any implementation force; (2) H. Res. 302 (deployment of U.S. armed forces in and around the territory of the Republic to enforce the peace agreement); and (3) a resolution relating to such deployment (offered by the minority leader or his designee).
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Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY
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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: 357 - 70 (Roll no. 855).
House roll call 855 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 70 (Roll no. 855).
House roll call 855 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2770 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on the question of deploying troops to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After general debate, it shall be inorder to consider in the House, H.R. 2770, debatable for 1 hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill without intervening motion, except one motion to recommit. After disposition of or postponement of further proceedings on H.R. 2770, it shall be in order to consider in the House H. Res. 302, relating to the deployment of troops in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion. After disposition or postponement of the resolution, it shall be in order
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14816-14825)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 151.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-405, by Mr. Solomon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-405, by Mr. Solomon.
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