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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Aug 1, 2007
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Makes it in order at any time through August 3, 2007, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to the following measures: (1) H.R. 3087 (redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq); and (2) a bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain electronic surveillance.
People & committees
Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] · D–VT
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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: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 818).
House roll call 818 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 818).
House roll call 818 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 600.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 600.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9663-9668, H9671-9675; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9663)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 101.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-291, by Mr. Welch (VT).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-291, by Mr. Welch (VT).
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