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 · Oct 7, 1994
Provides for the adoption of H. Res. 578 (application of certain laws to the House of Representatives).
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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: 348 - 3 (Roll no. 505).
House roll call 505 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 348 - 3 (Roll no. 505).
House roll call 505 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11384-11396)
Mr. Moakley moved to consider the resolution.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 578. Upon the adoption of this resolution, H. Res. 578 shall be considered to be also adopted.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-851, by Mr. Moakley.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-851, by Mr. Moakley.
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