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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 30, 1996
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2149 (regulation of ocean transportation and elimination of the Federal Maritime Commission).
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Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] · R–TN
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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: 422 - 0 (Roll no. 142).
House roll call 142 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 0 (Roll no. 142).
House roll call 142 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4329-4335)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2149 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. The rule provides for the consideration of a manager's amendment to be printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules to accompany the resoulution, which is considered as read, may amend portions of the bill not yet read for amendment, is debatable for 10 minutes. If adopted, the amendment is considered as part of the base text for further amendment purposes. Additionally, the rule waives clause 7 of rule XVI (germaneness) against the manager's amendment printed in part 1 of the report. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-544, by Mr. Quillen.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-544, by Mr. Quillen.
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