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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 25, 1994
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 103 (proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget).
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Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17] · D–TX
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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: 387 - 22 (Roll no. 59).
House roll call 59 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 387 - 22 (Roll no. 59).
House roll call 59 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Consideration initiated by order of the House of March 11. (consideration: CR H1352-1357)
Considered by order of the House of March 11.
Mr. Stenholm asked unanimous consent That business in order pursuant to Clause 3 of Rule XXVII on Monday, March 14, 1994, be dispensed with, and that it be in order on Wednesday, March 16 for Rep. Stenholm or his designee to call up H. Res. 331 for consideration under the same terms as if discharged from the Committee on Rules pursuant to Clause 3 of Rule XXVII, and, further, that the period of general debate provided for in H. Res. 331 be reduced to six hours, to be equally divided and controlled by Reps. Brooks, Fish, and Stenholm, or their designees. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Stenholm. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Stenholm. Petition No: 103-14.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E17)
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