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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 27, 2015
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.
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Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] · R–GA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 471). (text: CR H5539)
House roll call 471 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 471).(text: CR H5539)
House roll call 471 · Individual votesMOMENT OF SILENCE - The Chair asks that the House now observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 470). (consideration: CR H5543-5544)
House roll call 470 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5539-5545)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
Resolution also provides for proceedings of the House during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-230, by Mr. Collins (GA).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-230, by Mr. Collins (GA).
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