PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 21, 1998
Applies this resolution to the investigation by the House Committee on Education and Workforce into the administration of labor laws by Government agencies, including the Departments of Labor and Justice, concerning the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters and other related matters. Considers information obtained under the authority of this resolution as taken: (1) in the District of Columbia as well as at the location actually taken; and (2) in executive session by the subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee. Authorizes the Chairman of the Committee, after consultation with the ranking minority member of the Committee, to: (1) order the taking of depositions or interrogatories anywhere in the United States, under oath and pursuant to notice or subpoena; and (2) designate a member, staff, or contractor of the Committee to conduct any such proceeding.
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Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] · R–PA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 200 (Roll No. 357).
House roll call 357 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 200 (Roll No. 357).
House roll call 357 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hall of Ohio objected to the vote pending the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.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 H6754-6766, H6781)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 105-658.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 105-658.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1368-1369)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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