Agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference on the bill (H.R. 1025) to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearms; and waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to the consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee on Rules on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany that bill.

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

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 21, 1993

Provides for taking H.R. 1025 (Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act) from the Speaker's table, disagreeing to the Senate amendment thereto, and agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference thereon. Waives provisions of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives that require a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to a resolution reported from such Committee on November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report on H.R. 1025.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] · D–SC

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 22, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 22, 1993
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 178 (Roll no. 606).
House roll call 606 · Individual votes
Nov 22, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 178 (Roll no. 606).
House roll call 606 · Individual votes
Nov 22, 1993
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 22, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 22, 1993
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10716-10720)
Nov 21, 1993
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
Nov 21, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of hr1025 to. Upon adoption of this rule, the House shall be considered to have taken the bill H.R. 1025 fromthe Speaker's table, with a Senate amendment thereto, to have disagreed to the Senate amendment, and to have agreed to the request of the Senate for a conference. The requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House shall be waived with respect to a resolution reported on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration of a conference report to accompany
Nov 21, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-406, by Mr. Derrick.
Nov 21, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-406, by Mr. Derrick.
Nov 21, 1993
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Nov 22, 1993 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · Nov 21, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 1025 · Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act

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Analyze H.Res.322 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.322, 103rd Congress: Agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference on the bill (H.R. 1025) to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearms; and waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to the consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee on Rules on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany that bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/322

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-11-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres322/BILLS-103hres322eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.322 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.

Fairness and public impact

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Discuss H.Res.322, 103rd Congress: Agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference on the bill (H.R. 1025) to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearms; and waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to the consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee on Rules on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany that bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/322

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-11-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres322/BILLS-103hres322eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. 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.322 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.322, 103rd Congress: Agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference on the bill (H.R. 1025) to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearms; and waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to the consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee on Rules on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany that bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/322

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-11-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres322/BILLS-103hres322eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.322 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.

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Discuss H.Res.322, 103rd Congress: Agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference on the bill (H.R. 1025) to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearms; and waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to the consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee on Rules on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany that bill.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/322

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-11-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres322/BILLS-103hres322eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. 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.322 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.