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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 1, 1994
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4003 (authorization of appropriations for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation).
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Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] · D–MA
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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: 336 - 77 (Roll no. 369).
House roll call 369 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 336 - 77 (Roll no. 369).
House roll call 369 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6565-6573)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4003 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill and by the amendment printed in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution. All points of order against the amendment, as modified, shall be waived. No amendment changing title II of the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified shall be in order except the amendment printed in part 2 of this report.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-646, by Mr. Moakley.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-646, by Mr. Moakley.
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