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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 22, 1994
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4092 (Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994).
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Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] · D–SC
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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: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 84).
House roll call 84 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 84).
House roll call 84 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1905-1911)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4092 with 1 hour of general debate. All points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived. After general debate the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. The requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to a resolution reported on or before Mar. 23, 1994, providing for further consideration or disposition of the bill.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-449, by Mr. Derrick.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-449, by Mr. Derrick.
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