Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 11, 1998

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1757 (foreign affairs agencies consolidation, foreign relations authorization, and United Nations funding).

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Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY

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Mar 26, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 26, 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 172 (Roll No. 75).
House roll call 75 · Individual votes
Mar 26, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 172 (Roll No. 75).
House roll call 75 · Individual votes
Mar 26, 1998
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 26, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Mar 26, 1998
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1581-1588)
Mar 11, 1998
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
Mar 11, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1757. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read when called up for consideration.
Mar 11, 1998
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-434, by Mr. Solomon.
Mar 11, 1998
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-434, by Mr. Solomon.
Mar 11, 1998
Introduced in House

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HR 1757 · Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1997

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Discuss H.Res.385, 105th Congress: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/385

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Discuss H.Res.385, 105th Congress: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/385

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1998-03-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres385/BILLS-105hres385eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.385, 105th Congress: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/385

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1998-03-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres385/BILLS-105hres385eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.385, 105th Congress: Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/385

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1998-03-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres385/BILLS-105hres385eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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