Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 28, 1994

Provides for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement under provisions of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] · D–MA

Committees

Rules Committee

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Jul 29, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 1994
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 29, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 29, 1994
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jul 29, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jul 29, 1994
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6463-6467)
Jul 28, 1994
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
Jul 28, 1994
Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.
Jul 28, 1994
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-628, by Mr. Moakley.
Jul 28, 1994
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-628, by Mr. Moakley.
Jul 28, 1994
Introduced in House

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HCONRES 275 · Waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

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Discuss H.Res.495, 103rd Congress: Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/495

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1994-07-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres495/BILLS-103hres495eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.495 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.495, 103rd Congress: Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/495

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1994-07-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres495/BILLS-103hres495eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.495 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.495, 103rd Congress: Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/495

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1994-07-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres495/BILLS-103hres495eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.495, 103rd Congress: Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/495

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1994-07-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres495/BILLS-103hres495eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.495 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.