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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 23, 1995
Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to confer upon committee chairmen certain authorities currently relegated to committees regarding the announcement and scheduling of committee hearings.
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Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY
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A similar measure H. Res. 47 was laid on the table without objection.
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 on the amendment and on the resolution without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H902-906)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 47 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 43 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for the consideration of H. Res. 43 in the Committee of the Whole under an open rule. Bill is open to amendments.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 104-5.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 104-5.
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E156)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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