Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 170 - 143 (Roll no. 397).
Congressional Research Service
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Version 33 · Laid on table in House · Jul 18, 2003
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the manner in which Representative Thomas conducted the markup of legislation in the Committee on Ways and Means on July 18, 2003, and finds that the bill considered at that markup was not validly ordered reported to the House.
DEMAND THAT WORDS BE TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate on the resolution, objection was made to certain remarks to the extent that the words be taken down. Subsequently, the words in question were withdrawn by unanimous consent. The House resumed debate.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 324.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7148-7157; text of measure as introduced: CR H7148)
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