PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 24, 1996
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 resolutions reported by such Committee before March 16, 1996, to provide for the consideration or disposition of any of the following measures, including any amendment, conference report, or any amendment from conference in disagreement thereon: (1) a bill making general appropriations for FY 1996; or (2) a bill or joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for such fiscal year or increasing or waiving (for a temporary period or otherwise) the public debt limit.
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Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R–CO
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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: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 17).
House roll call 17 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 17).
House roll call 17 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H842-853)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 179.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-453, by Mr. McInnis.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-453, by Mr. McInnis.
Introduced in House
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