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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 30, 1996
Waives provisions of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives that require a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to a resolution reported by such Committee before August 1, 1996, to provide for the consideration or disposition of a conference report on H.R. 3734 (budget reconciliation).
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Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R–CO
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
During the course of debate, Ms. Delauro objected to the display of an exhibit. Pursuant to the provisions of rule XXX, the Speaker put the question on permitting the use of the exhibit and announced that, by voice vote, its use was permitted. Ms. DeLauro objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and made a point of order that a quorum was not present. The Yeas and Nays were ordered.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9388-9392)
Considered as privileged matter.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 260.
Waiving the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on teh same day it is presented to the House with respect to a resolution reproted before August 1, 1996, providing for consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany the bill H.R. 3734, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-720, by Mr. McInnis.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-720, by Mr. McInnis.
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