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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 28, 1999
Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 2559 (agricultural 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 the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 1 (Roll no. 458).
House roll call 458 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 1 (Roll no. 458).
House roll call 458 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8973-8977)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 308.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-346, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-346, by Mr. Sessions.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2559 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on Agriculture amendment in the nature of a substitute as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, modified by the amendments printed in H.Rept. 106-346. Measure will be read by title. Specified amendments are in order. Makes in order only those amendments preprinted in the Congressional Record.
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