PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 16, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
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Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] · D–NY
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H1086-1087)
House roll call 60 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 60).(text: CR H1086-1087)
House roll call 60 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1095-1096)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 433.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1086-1089)
Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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