Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1905) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1906) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceeding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater that $5 million.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Apr 19, 2007

Sets forth the rule for consideration of: (1) H.R. 1905 (District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007); and (2) H.R. 1906 (amending the Internal Revenue Code to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on certain individual's income).

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Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] · D–NY

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Apr 19, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2007
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 229). (text: CR H3568)
House roll call 229 · Individual votes
Apr 19, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 229).(text: CR H3568)
House roll call 229 · Individual votes
Apr 19, 2007
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 196 (Roll no. 228). (consideration: CR H3575-3576)
House roll call 228 · Individual votes
Apr 19, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 317.
Apr 19, 2007
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3568-3577)
Apr 18, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 18, 2007
With respect to H.R. 1905, all points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. The bill is closed to amendments and shall be considered in the House. With respect to H.R. 1906, all points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. The bill is closed to amendments and shall be considered in the House. If either H.R. 1905 of H.R. 1906 fails of passage or fails to reach the question of passage by an order of recommittal, then both such bills, together with H.R. 1433, shall be laid on the table. In the engrossement of H.R. 1905, the Clerk shall append the text of H.R. 1906, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1905. Upon that action, H.R. 1906 and H.R. 1433 shall be laid on the table.
Apr 18, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-98, by Mr. Arcuri.
Apr 18, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-98, by Mr. Arcuri.
Apr 18, 2007
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Analyze H.Res.317 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.317, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1905) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1906) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceeding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater that $5 million.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-04-19.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres317/BILLS-110hres317eh.htm

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Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.317 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Examine H.Res.317 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.317, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1905) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1906) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceeding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater that $5 million.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-04-19.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres317/BILLS-110hres317eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.317 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.317, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1905) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1906) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceeding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater that $5 million.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-04-19.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres317/BILLS-110hres317eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.317 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.317, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1905) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1906) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based on income for the preceeding year in the case of individuals with adjusted gross income greater that $5 million.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-04-19.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres317/BILLS-110hres317eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.317 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.