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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2009
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
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Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · D–ME
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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: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 527). (text: CR H7951)
House roll call 527 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 527).(text: CR H7951)
House roll call 527 · Individual votesOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 174 (Roll no. 526). (consideration: CR H7959)
House roll call 526 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 622.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7951-7960)
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution. (consideration: CR H7953)
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 622 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 622. The House proceeded with 20 mintues of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Pingree called up H.Res. 622 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H7951-7953)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 88.
The bill shall be considered as read through page 58, line 6. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, except as provided in section 2, no amendment shall be in order except the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. All points of order against such amendments are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-195, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-195, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
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