PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 29, 1996
Provides amounts out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for the expenses of the Select Subcommittee on the United States Role in Iranian Arms Transfers to Croatia and Bosnia of the House Committee on International Relations in the second session of the 104th Congress. Permits the use of such funds for procurement of consultant services. Authorizes the Committee on House Oversight to adjust amounts for investigations and studies if necessary to comply with a sequestration order of the President or to conform to any reduction in appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R–NY
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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: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 152).
House roll call 152 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 152).
House roll call 152 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the resolution and on the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4550-4559)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Oversight. H. Rept. 104-559.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Oversight. H. Rept. 104-559.
Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that the Committee on House Oversight have until midnight on May 6 to file a report on H. Res. 417. Agreed to without objection.
Committee Approved Measure with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute by Yea-Nay vote: 7 - 5.
Committee Consideration Held.
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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