Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 1, 2002

Makes it in order at any time on May 2, 2002, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain a motion that the House suspend the rules relating to H. Res. 392, expressing solidarity with Israel against terrorism.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R–FL

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May 2, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 2002
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 329 - 76 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2058)
House roll call 125 · Individual votes
May 2, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 329 - 76 (Roll no. 125).(text: CR H2058)
House roll call 125 · Individual votes
May 2, 2002
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 328 - 82 (Roll no. 124).
House roll call 124 · Individual votes
May 2, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 404.
May 2, 2002
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2058-2078)
May 1, 2002
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
May 1, 2002
It shall be in order on the legislative day of Thursday, May 2, 2002, for the Speaker to entertain a motion that the House suspend the rules relating to the resolution, H. Res. 392. If the motion is entertained, debate on the resolution shall be extended to one hour.
May 1, 2002
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-427, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
May 1, 2002
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-427, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
May 1, 2002
Introduced in House

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HRES 392 · Expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.

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Analyze H.Res.404 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.404, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/404

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-05-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres404/BILLS-107hres404eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.404, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/404

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-05-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres404/BILLS-107hres404eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.404, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/404

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-05-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres404/BILLS-107hres404eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.404, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/404

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-05-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres404/BILLS-107hres404eh.htm

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