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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 25, 2002
Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 4600 (health care delivery system liability).
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Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-27] · R–NY
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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: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR 6705)
House roll call 419 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 419).(text: CR 6705)
House roll call 419 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 553.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6705-6720)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on the Judiciary and on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-697, by Mr. Reynolds.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-697, by Mr. Reynolds.
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