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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Oct 7, 2005
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3893 (Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005).
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Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R–FL
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 515). (text: CR H8739)
House roll call 515 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 515).(text: CR H8739)
House roll call 515 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8748)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 481.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8739-8749)
CORRECTION OF FILED COPY - Prior to the consideration of H. Res. 481, Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as amended by striking the number "3983" and inserting in lieu thereof "3893". Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8739)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 100.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3893 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-245, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-245, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
Introduced in House
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