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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 14, 1998
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Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R–TX
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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: 259 - 157, 6 Present (Roll No. 176).
House roll call 176 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 157, 6 Present (Roll No. 176).
House roll call 176 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the resolution.
PERMISSION TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT - Mr. DeLay asked unanimous consent to amend the resolution in the form which he submitted to the desk. Objection was heard.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 432 and H. Res. 433 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Providing for consideration of these resolutions in the House. After disposition of or postponement of further proceedings on H. Res. 432, it shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution H. Res. 433, debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 436. (consideration: CR H3640-3646)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 436 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 432 and H. Res. 433 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Providing for consideration of these resolutions in the House. After disposition of or postponement of further proceedings on H. Res. 432, it shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution H. Res. 433, debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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