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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 1, 2009
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 85 (congressional budget).
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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] · D–MA
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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: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text: CR H4401-4402)
House roll call 184 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 184).(text: CR H4401-4402)
House roll call 184 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4411-4412)
POSTPONED PROCEEINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 316, the Chair put the question of adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4410)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4401-4410)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
The resolution provides for further consideration of H.Con.Res. 85 in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. The resolution makes in order four amendments which shall be debateable for forty minutes each, equally divided and controlled. The resolution makes in order a motion to take from the Speaker's table S.Con.Res. 13 and strike all after the resolving clause of S.Con.Res. 13 and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.Con.Res. 85 as passed by the House, and to insist on its amendment, and request a conference with the Senate thereon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-73, by Mr. McGovern.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-73, by Mr. McGovern.
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