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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 23, 2000
Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H. Con. Res. 290 (congressional budget).
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Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R–FL
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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: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 68).
House roll call 68 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 68).
House roll call 68 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 203 (Roll no. 67). (text: CR H1299)
House roll call 67 · Individual votesMr. Goss moved the previous question on both the amendment and on the resolution. The Speaker pro tempore put the question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter objected to the voice vote based on the absence of a quorum and the Yeas and Nays were automatic.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 446.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1291-1301)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 290 with 3 hours of general debate. Makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of H. Rept. 106-535 as an original concurrent resolution for the purpose of amendment. Measure will be considered read. Makes in order five amendments in the nature of a substitute, printed in Part B of H.Rept. 106-535, each debatable for 40 minutes. Waives all points of roder against the amendments except that if an amendment in the nature of a substitute is adopted, it is not in order to consider further substitutes.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-535, by Mr. Goss.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-535, by Mr. Goss.
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