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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 29, 1996
Sets forth the open rule for the consideration of H.R. 994 and S. 219( regulatory review).
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Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R–FL
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Laid on the table. (consideration: CR H3497)
Mr. Quillen asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 368 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 994 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Upon adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to consider the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Bill is open to amendments. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committee on Government Reform now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record of March 1, 1996 as No. 1. Specified points of order against the substitute shall be waived. Additional amendments printed in the Congressional Record shall have priority for consideration. Upon passage of the bill, the previous House action on S. 219 shall be vacated. It shall be in order to take S. 219 from the Speaker's table and consider the bill in the House. It shall be in or...
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-464, by Mr. Goss.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-464, by Mr. Goss.
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