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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 20, 1993
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3400 (Government Reform and Savings Act of 1993).
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Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D–TN
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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: 247 - 183 (Roll no. 607).
House roll call 607 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 183 (Roll no. 607).
House roll call 607 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Point of order raised by Mr. Goss on the content of the measure. Mr. Goss stated that the provisions of H. Res. 320 limit the rights of the minority by excluding the option of offering a motion to recommit with instructions thereby violating clause 4(b) of Rule 11. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10721-10733)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3400. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendments now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute specified in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the bill, as so amended, shall be waived. No other amendment shall be in order except those amendments printed in part 2 of the report accompanying this resolution, to be considered in the order and manner specified in the report. All points of order against the amendments printed in the report shall be waived.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-403, by Mr. Gordon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-403, by Mr. Gordon.
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