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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 1998
Makes it in order to consider a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the Independence Day district work period.
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Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · 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: 225 - 188 (Roll No. 267).
House roll call 267 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 188 (Roll No. 267).
House roll call 267 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5329-5330)
POSTPONED VOTE - The Speaker put the question on agreeing to the resolution by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter objected to the voice vote, and pending that made a point of no quorum. The Speaker postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5302-5303)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Rule provides for consideration of. It shall be in order, any rule of the House to the contrary notwithstanding, to consider a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment of the House and the Senate for the Independence Day district work period.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-603, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-603, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
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