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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 7, 1996
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3286 (adoption of children).
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Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R–OH
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4766-4775)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3286. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the House without intervention of any point of order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: 1. One hour of debate on the bill, as amended; 2. an amendment to title II of the billl, as amended, if offered by Representative Gibbons, debatable for 30 minutes; 3. the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources, if offered by Representative Young (AK), debatable for 30 minutes; 4. one motion to recommit, which may include instructions only if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-566, by Ms. Pryce.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-566, by Ms. Pryce.
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