Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H199-200)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 522, the Chair put the question on adoption of H.Res. 522 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of H.Res. 522 until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H199)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 522.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H192-199)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments that are submitted for printing in the Congressional Record not later than the legislative day of Tuesday, January 31, 2012, or pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. The bill shall be considered for amendment for a period not to exceed three hours.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-375, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-375, by Mr. Sessions.
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